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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF One of the best uncommitted 2021 pitchers in the San Diego Section. Body: 6-4, 195-pounds. Delivery: Smooth left-hander, effortless actions, frontside needs mechanical adjustment, follows through well. Arm Action: . 3/4 arm slot, tilt/spin axis line up with MLB averages, velocity spike expected. FB: T84, 82-84 mph. 11:00 Tilt, 2169 spin rate, 20.7 IVB (93rd percentile Extreme Run), 11.7 HB (79th percentile Significant Run). Fastball moves as if it is rising and running in relation to a straight pitch. SL: 70-72 mph. Developmental pitch, lacking sharp bite, potential from arm slot. CH: 72-74 mph. 10:00 Tilt, 15.1 IVB (64th percentile Slight Ride), 14.4 HB ( 93rd percentile Extreme Run), 1514 Spin Rate. TrackMan data shows a changeup that moves similar to the fastball but with much less spin and speed.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF One of the best uncommitted 2021 pitchers in the San Diego Section.
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth left-hander, effortless actions, frontside needs mechanical adjustment, follows through well.
Arm Action: . 3/4 arm slot, tilt/spin axis line up with MLB averages, velocity spike expected.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. 11:00 Tilt, 2169 spin rate, 20.7 IVB (93rd percentile Extreme Run), 11.7 HB (79th percentile Significant Run). Fastball moves as if it is rising and running in relation to a straight pitch.
SL: 70-72 mph. Developmental pitch, lacking sharp bite, potential from arm slot.
CH: 72-74 mph. 10:00 Tilt, 15.1 IVB (64th percentile Slight Ride), 14.4 HB ( 93rd percentile Extreme Run), 1514 Spin Rate. TrackMan data shows a changeup that moves similar to the fastball but with much less spin and speed.