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
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Wide and strong frame with current strength there. Big hands/feed suggest more growth in near future. Delivery: Small side step with average front leg lift. Controlled effort having hands break on knee. Front side stopped forward momentum; times where spun off the front hip. Arm Action: RH. Loose, full swing to M-3/4 release point. When front side was better directionally, better ability to repeat release point FB: T84.12, 81-84 mph. Small cut to the gloveside, good spin for pitch and best ones had better angle. 2302 Max Spin, 19.6 Max IVB, 9.2 Max HB. SL: 69-71 mph. Late, crossplate action. Very strong horizontal break and plus spin for age/shape. Hand drops a bit compared to FB. 2585 Max Spin, -21.2 Max HB
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Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Wide and strong frame with current strength there. Big hands/feed suggest more growth in near future.
Delivery: Small side step with average front leg lift. Controlled effort having hands break on knee. Front side stopped forward momentum; times where spun off the front hip.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, full swing to M-3/4 release point. When front side was better directionally, better ability to repeat release point
FB: T84.12, 81-84 mph. Small cut to the gloveside, good spin for pitch and best ones had better angle. 2302 Max Spin, 19.6 Max IVB, 9.2 Max HB.
SL: 69-71 mph. Late, crossplate action. Very strong horizontal break and plus spin for age/shape. Hand drops a bit compared to FB. 2585 Max Spin, -21.2 Max HB