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; A rising name to know in the state's 2022 class. Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Strong, durable build with long levers. Delivery: Works from the left edge of the rubber, staggered footing. Simple side step to tall and athletic balance point, high knee lift. Leg swings out on target, high front side, gains good extension down mound, finishes with ease and athleticism squared to home. Arm Action: RH. Packs at balance point, long, deep draw creates long arm circle; loose, quick to high 3/4 release. FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Spots it well at the knees, heavy type. Averaged 1,842 rpm, per TrackMan. CB: 69-71 mph. Above-average feel for spin; flashed some bite off 11/5 plane. CH: 75-77 mph. Slight deceleration but generates hard run/sink action with a feel to locate.
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Positional Profile: RHP; A rising name to know in the state's 2022 class.
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Strong, durable build with long levers.
Delivery: Works from the left edge of the rubber, staggered footing. Simple side step to tall and athletic balance point, high knee lift. Leg swings out on target, high front side, gains good extension down mound, finishes with ease and athleticism squared to home.
Arm Action: RH. Packs at balance point, long, deep draw creates long arm circle; loose, quick to high 3/4 release.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Spots it well at the knees, heavy type. Averaged 1,842 rpm, per TrackMan.
CB: 69-71 mph. Above-average feel for spin; flashed some bite off 11/5 plane.
CH: 75-77 mph. Slight deceleration but generates hard run/sink action with a feel to locate.