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.
6-foot, 180-pound athletic sturdy frame. Very projectable on the mound using a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action while showing above mechanics. Drop-and-drive type pitcher that uses his strong lower half in the delivery with a consistent balance point. Shows a fastball 79-81 mph, topping 82 mph. The pitch shows tilt and command low in the zone while also featurig a 12/6 curveball (70-71) with swing and miss action and very consistent command. Uses the strong lower half well and commanded the breaking ball very well also.
1/17/21
6-foot, 190-pound mature frame. Fluid on the mound, showed a consistent arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with good arm speed Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 78-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph; has consistent command and running action. Had late action and consistent control on his 12/6 curveball (68-69). Showed arm side command and tailing action on his changeup (73-74).
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6-foot, 180-pound athletic sturdy frame. Very projectable on the mound using a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action while showing above mechanics. Drop-and-drive type pitcher that uses his strong lower half in the delivery with a consistent balance point. Shows a fastball 79-81 mph, topping 82 mph. The pitch shows tilt and command low in the zone while also featurig a 12/6 curveball (70-71) with swing and miss action and very consistent command. Uses the strong lower half well and commanded the breaking ball very well also.
6-foot, 190-pound mature frame. Fluid on the mound, showed a consistent arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with good arm speed Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 78-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph; has consistent command and running action. Had late action and consistent control on his 12/6 curveball (68-69). Showed arm side command and tailing action on his changeup (73-74).