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.
Delivery: Standing with feet close together, hands at chin. Hands drop into mid section, leg kick moves up naturally and fluid. Deceptive, as he gathers over the top of the mound. Good balance. Arm is in a good position as the front foot engages to the ground. Stays though the catcher. Over the top delivery. Good tempo of the game
FB: Strike thrower with the fastball, max velo of 84 mph. Uses top half zone with the fastball
CB: Big loopy 12/6 break. Pops out of hand and has good downward movement.
CH: Quality 10 mph difference in velo, late drop and lateral movement
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Delivery: Standing with feet close together, hands at chin. Hands drop into mid section, leg kick moves up naturally and fluid. Deceptive, as he gathers over the top of the mound. Good balance. Arm is in a good position as the front foot engages to the ground. Stays though the catcher. Over the top delivery. Good tempo of the game
FB: Strike thrower with the fastball, max velo of 84 mph. Uses top half zone with the fastball
CB: Big loopy 12/6 break. Pops out of hand and has good downward movement.
CH: Quality 10 mph difference in velo, late drop and lateral movement