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: Works from stretch, long lean body. Hands away from his body, leg kick starts motion and he gathers himself into his back side. Hands break early and quick short arm action. Keeps chest over the front side and works downhill on all his pitches.
FB: Topping out at 81 mph, deception in windup and quick short arm action makes it appear much faster.
SL: Slow moving but big drop, deep in the strike zone. Consistently 66-68 mph, used it early and late in counts.
CH: Stays on top of thsi pitch well, late downward sink. Sits around 71-73 mph.
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Delivery: Works from stretch, long lean body. Hands away from his body, leg kick starts motion and he gathers himself into his back side. Hands break early and quick short arm action. Keeps chest over the front side and works downhill on all his pitches.
FB: Topping out at 81 mph, deception in windup and quick short arm action makes it appear much faster.
SL: Slow moving but big drop, deep in the strike zone. Consistently 66-68 mph, used it early and late in counts.
CH: Stays on top of thsi pitch well, late downward sink. Sits around 71-73 mph.