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.
Delivery: Standing tall with hands close to his chest, efficient moves around the mound for balance. Side step to leg kick, hands stay in position, break of hands is early, front stays strong throughout the delivery. Short arm action, gets downhill on pitches
FB: Mx fastball speed of 86 mph, heavy fastball that has spin rate of 2178. Uses two seam for arm side run
CB: Deep 12/6 curveball that breaks early but finds the strike zone.
CH: Downward action, with sharp action away from LHH, uses off of the fastball for deception.
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Delivery: Standing tall with hands close to his chest, efficient moves around the mound for balance. Side step to leg kick, hands stay in position, break of hands is early, front stays strong throughout the delivery. Short arm action, gets downhill on pitches
FB: Mx fastball speed of 86 mph, heavy fastball that has spin rate of 2178. Uses two seam for arm side run
CB: Deep 12/6 curveball that breaks early but finds the strike zone.
CH: Downward action, with sharp action away from LHH, uses off of the fastball for deception.