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
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Delivery: Drop/drive type delivery, sits into back hip before riding downhill. Lead leg swings to front footstrike, works across body some, lands in line to target with an athletic finish. Repeats well, smooth rhythm throughout. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action with noteworthy arm acceleration. Over-the-top slot. FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Metrically speaking boasts one of the more impressive vertical traits in the country. Real life/carry into the zone, averaged 25.5 inches of Induced Vertical Break, maxing at 27.7 inches. T2374, 2278 average rpm. CB: 71-74 mph. 12/6 shape, hovered up in the zone. Still developing feel. T1932, 1858 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. Thrown at fastball arm speed with similar intent. Primarily straight action, flashed arm-side run. T1465, 1235 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP High upside 2022 arm with feel for three pitches. Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Wiry young build, lanky frame, live loose levers, projects well. Delivery: Smooth easy delivery stays balanced well though delivery, works on line and lands closed, slight drop and drive type. Arm Action: RH. High ceiling arms, loose and clean, plus arm speed for age, high 3/4 slot, low effort. FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Plays with run to arm side, firm finish through the zone. CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape, tumbling action, yet to be developed. CH: 71-72 mph. Deceptive fastball arm speed, plus action for age, sink and fade to arm side. Polished pitch.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Drop/drive type delivery, sits into back hip before riding downhill. Lead leg swings to front footstrike, works across body some, lands in line to target with an athletic finish. Repeats well, smooth rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action with noteworthy arm acceleration. Over-the-top slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Metrically speaking boasts one of the more impressive vertical traits in the country. Real life/carry into the zone, averaged 25.5 inches of Induced Vertical Break, maxing at 27.7 inches. T2374, 2278 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. 12/6 shape, hovered up in the zone. Still developing feel. T1932, 1858 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Thrown at fastball arm speed with similar intent. Primarily straight action, flashed arm-side run. T1465, 1235 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP High upside 2022 arm with feel for three pitches.
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Wiry young build, lanky frame, live loose levers, projects well.
Delivery: Smooth easy delivery stays balanced well though delivery, works on line and lands closed, slight drop and drive type.
Arm Action: RH. High ceiling arms, loose and clean, plus arm speed for age, high 3/4 slot, low effort.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Plays with run to arm side, firm finish through the zone.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape, tumbling action, yet to be developed.
CH: 71-72 mph. Deceptive fastball arm speed, plus action for age, sink and fade to arm side. Polished pitch.