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: RHP/3B Body: 6’4” 175 lbs Pitching: Tall, narrow set up angled on the mound, small side step into a rhythmed toe tap, high controlled leg lift with a significant coil, lands neutral to the plate, long arching high 3⁄4 arm action, very aggressive finish. Tall, athletic, projectable frame who will add velocity with strength. FB 82-84. CH 76-78. CB 71-72. Great to follow in the 2021. High ceiling!
5/25/20
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6’4” 175 lbs Pitching: Tall, narrow set up angled on the mound, small side step into a rhythmed toe tap, high controlled leg lift with a significant coil, lands neutral to the plate, long arching high ¾ arm action, very aggressive finish. Tall, athletic, projectable frame who will add velocity with strength. FB 82-84. CH 76-78. CB 71-72. Interesting arm to follow in the 2021
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6’4” 175 lbs
Pitching: Tall, narrow set up angled on the mound, small side step into a rhythmed toe tap, high controlled leg lift with a significant coil, lands neutral to the plate, long arching high 3⁄4 arm action, very aggressive finish. Tall, athletic, projectable frame who will add velocity with strength. FB 82-84. CH 76-78. CB 71-72. Great to follow in the 2021. High ceiling!
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6’4” 175 lbs
Pitching: Tall, narrow set up angled on the mound, small side step into a rhythmed toe tap, high controlled leg lift with a significant coil, lands neutral to the plate, long arching high ¾ arm action, very aggressive finish. Tall, athletic, projectable frame who will add velocity with strength. FB 82-84. CH 76-78. CB 71-72. Interesting arm to follow in the 2021