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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Long, lanky frame at 6-foot-4, 175 pounds. Equal build between upper & lower half. Offensively, sets up with a narrow, upright stance with alignment working towards pitcher. Hovers on backside before taking a short stride into a wider hitting base. Uses a push-back load with hands to create separation against front side. Heavy barrel action into contact that generates power from leverage/strength in frame. Stays tall in lower half throughout. On the mound, worked from the far left side of the rubber. High leg lift with some coil in towards back hip. Closes off shoulders until landing. Slight cross action at footstrike. Short stride length for height with minimal sink on back leg while getting down the mound. Arm gets extended after hand break then shortens up into low ¾ release. Backside comes thru after release with a tall, upright finish. Creates some angle on the ball with a strong lead leg.
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Long, lanky frame at 6-foot-4, 175 pounds. Equal build between upper & lower half. Offensively, sets up with a narrow, upright stance with alignment working towards pitcher. Hovers on backside before taking a short stride into a wider hitting base. Uses a push-back load with hands to create separation against front side. Heavy barrel action into contact that generates power from leverage/strength in frame. Stays tall in lower half throughout. On the mound, worked from the far left side of the rubber. High leg lift with some coil in towards back hip. Closes off shoulders until landing. Slight cross action at footstrike. Short stride length for height with minimal sink on back leg while getting down the mound. Arm gets extended after hand break then shortens up into low ¾ release. Backside comes thru after release with a tall, upright finish. Creates some angle on the ball with a strong lead leg.