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
Event: NorCal ProCase Positional Profile: RHP Physical: 6-foot-6, 208-pounds; long, lanky, athletic proportions, built like a hoops shooting guard. Delivery: In the windup, takes a big rocker step back and then keeps body moving forward after gaining that momentum. High leg kick. Arm Action: Arm goes straight down to the side of his leg after hand break. High ¾ release. FB: T88.1 mph, 86.1 - 87.7 mph range, 2094 avg spin; a lot of life in the FB, good run and control. Hit low and away to both LH and RH hitters. CB: 70.6 - 71.9 mph, 1956 avg spin; slower and more vertical than the SL, lower arm angle makes it look like a traditional slider. SL: 75.3 - 76.2 mph, 2049 avg spin; An uncommon repertoire of two breaking balls and no changeup shows his ability to create two distinct and effective pitches. The SL is faster and darts away from RHH.
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Event: NorCal ProCase
Positional Profile: RHP
Physical: 6-foot-6, 208-pounds; long, lanky, athletic proportions, built like a hoops shooting guard.
Delivery: In the windup, takes a big rocker step back and then keeps body moving forward after gaining that momentum. High leg kick.
Arm Action: Arm goes straight down to the side of his leg after hand break. High ¾ release.
FB: T88.1 mph, 86.1 - 87.7 mph range, 2094 avg spin; a lot of life in the FB, good run and control. Hit low and away to both LH and RH hitters.
CB: 70.6 - 71.9 mph, 1956 avg spin; slower and more vertical than the SL, lower arm angle makes it look like a traditional slider.
SL: 75.3 - 76.2 mph, 2049 avg spin; An uncommon repertoire of two breaking balls and no changeup shows his ability to create two distinct and effective pitches. The SL is faster and darts away from RHH.