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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned strength throughout frame. Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, works slightly across his body. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T79, 74-78 mph. Low spin fastball, slight arm-side-run, intent to throw down in the zone. T1555, 1396 average rpm. CB: 59-63 mph. Sweeping 10/4 shape, landed for strikes at times. T1910, 1846 average rpm. CH: 64-66 mph. Maintains arm speed, arm-side-action at times. T1478, 1403 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned strength throughout frame.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, works slightly across his body.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 74-78 mph. Low spin fastball, slight arm-side-run, intent to throw down in the zone. T1555, 1396 average rpm.
CB: 59-63 mph. Sweeping 10/4 shape, landed for strikes at times. T1910, 1846 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Maintains arm speed, arm-side-action at times. T1478, 1403 average rpm.