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
Delivery: Worked out of both wind up and stretch. Classic hand over head delivery with a weight gather at peak leg lift. Rides back hip down the mound and blocks on the front side well. Arm Action: RH. Arm is long out of the glove but is up and around 90 degrees at the foot plant. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Showed above average ride that plays up in the zone. SL: 76-78 mph. Showed varying breaks with one acting more as a cutter. Best one was thrown with an estimated 10:30 spin direction. CH: 80 mph. Similar movement profile to Fastball. Average speed separation of 5 MPH.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Worked out of both wind up and stretch. Classic hand over head delivery with a weight gather at peak leg lift. Rides back hip down the mound and blocks on the front side well.
Arm Action: RH. Arm is long out of the glove but is up and around 90 degrees at the foot plant.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Showed above average ride that plays up in the zone.
SL: 76-78 mph. Showed varying breaks with one acting more as a cutter. Best one was thrown with an estimated 10:30 spin direction.
CH: 80 mph. Similar movement profile to Fastball. Average speed separation of 5 MPH.