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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Delivery: Stretch-only; high set. Hands stay set high at balance, some coil/tuck at balance point. Drops and drives off back foot with shoulders high, square landing, controlled finish. Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm circle to an over-the-top slot; some deception in delivery. FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Steep angle to home, some arm-side action. CB: 67-69 mph. Works off 12/6 plane with above-average feel to spin. CH: 66-70 mph. Slight deceleration; steady arm-side run/sink with a feel to locate.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only; high set. Hands stay set high at balance, some coil/tuck at balance point. Drops and drives off back foot with shoulders high, square landing, controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm circle to an over-the-top slot; some deception in delivery.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Steep angle to home, some arm-side action.
CB: 67-69 mph. Works off 12/6 plane with above-average feel to spin.
CH: 66-70 mph. Slight deceleration; steady arm-side run/sink with a feel to locate.