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.
High waisted Athlete. Small side step to pivot. Leg lift waist and balanced position. Slight coil. Deliberate with movements, in control. Dip to Drive delivery with long extended stride. Extended reaching arc on backside. Open toe, in line stride, Good Glove side leverage. Has some retraction at release and stays upright with momentum to 1B side. FB 72-74 Extension on release, more in there. SL 59-61 Gradual 11/5 CH 65 Good Tempo!
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High waisted Athlete. Small side step to pivot. Leg lift waist and balanced position. Slight coil. Deliberate with movements, in control. Dip to Drive delivery with long extended stride. Extended reaching arc on backside. Open toe, in line stride, Good Glove side leverage. Has some retraction at release and stays upright with momentum to 1B side. FB 72-74 Extension on release, more in there. SL 59-61 Gradual 11/5 CH 65 Good Tempo!