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.
Positional Profile: RHP Starter ability, projectable build, uncommitted pitcher to watch, two plus offspeed pitch potential.
Body: 6-3, 225-pounds. Starters build, sturdy lower half,
Delivery: Smooth delivery, whole body emphasis, balanced, increase extension and drive.
Arm Action: Feel for three pitches, Spin axis on pitches grades out well, more velocity to come.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. 12:45 Tilt, 2243 Spin Rate (above MLB average), 21.3 IVB (93rd percentile Extreme Ride), 8.1 HB (50th percentile Average). Current fastball spin rates show that fastball will become 90+.
CB: 69-70 mph. Quality curve, 7:45 Tilt, 2185 Spin Rate, out pitch.
CH: 76-78 mph. 1:45 Tilt, 76.7 mph, 10.2 IVB (21st percentile Significant Sink), 12.3 HB (93rd percentile extreme run). Changeup shows heavy sink, run and plays off fastball movement. Plus-potential.