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/OF Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Good sized frame with strong lower half. Delivery: Worked primarily out of the stretch with good balance working down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Over the top action with loosness in the arm. FB: T85, 80-84 mph. Came out of the hand well with good ASR, would like to see work in the zone more frequently. T2345, 2220 average rpm. CB: 67-70 mph. Worked with more of a cutter action, would like to see keep handspeed. T2132, 2034 average rpm. CH: 69-72 mph. Best offspeed pitch shown, had good depth while working down in the zone. T1791, 1739 average rpm.
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Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Good sized frame with strong lower half.
Delivery: Worked primarily out of the stretch with good balance working down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top action with loosness in the arm.
FB: T85, 80-84 mph. Came out of the hand well with good ASR, would like to see work in the zone more frequently. T2345, 2220 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Worked with more of a cutter action, would like to see keep handspeed. T2132, 2034 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Best offspeed pitch shown, had good depth while working down in the zone. T1791, 1739 average rpm.