A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Allen is 6-2 with a 220 pound strong, physical frame. He throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, short free quick arm action and normal effort to his delivery. Drop and drive delivery, shoulders are level and closed, lands closed with a fall off finish with some recoil. Fastball was 75-80, touch 81, with downward angle and some boring action to armside, gets some cut when thrown to glove side. Slider was 74-75 with some armspeed and hard late 11/5 break to it.
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Allen is 6-2 with a 220 pound strong, physical frame. He throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, short free quick arm action and normal effort to his delivery. Drop and drive delivery, shoulders are level and closed, lands closed with a fall off finish with some recoil. Fastball was 75-80, touch 81, with downward angle and some boring action to armside, gets some cut when thrown to glove side. Slider was 74-75 with some armspeed and hard late 11/5 break to it.