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.
Francesco De Vivo: RHP, (2024) Xavier, CT. Anna Maria College Commit, 6-foot-3, 205-pound lean athletic build. Raw projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a loose clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall stretch only type pitcher who uses easy effort. He has downhill in line shoulders with a strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-80 mph; has arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 1914; Avg 1765). Threw his 2/8 slider (71-72) with late swing and miss action and glove side control. (Max spin 1941; Avg 1746). Shows some projection to him.
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Francesco De Vivo: RHP, (2024) Xavier, CT. Anna Maria College Commit, 6-foot-3, 205-pound lean athletic build. Raw projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a loose clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall stretch only type pitcher who uses easy effort. He has downhill in line shoulders with a strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-80 mph; has arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 1914; Avg 1765). Threw his 2/8 slider (71-72) with late swing and miss action and glove side control. (Max spin 1941; Avg 1746). Shows some projection to him.