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
5-foot-9, 200-pound solid proportional frame. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. (61.9 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, exhibits a short flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph. Behind the plate, had quick fluid footwork, soft hands, and a clean natural transfer. Behind the plate, had a pop time of 2.03-2.16. Had a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Solid on the mound, had a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with good arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Slider (65-66 mph). Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; showed arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin2164; Avg 2084). Has a 1/7 curveball (65-66) that shows slurvey late action and glove side command. (Max spin 2097; Avg 2080). Shows fading action and arm side command on his changeup (67-68).
Exit Velocity: 86 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph
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5-foot-9, 200-pound solid proportional frame. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. (61.9 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, exhibits a short flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph. Behind the plate, had quick fluid footwork, soft hands, and a clean natural transfer. Behind the plate, had a pop time of 2.03-2.16. Had a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Solid on the mound, had a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with good arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Slider (65-66 mph). Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; showed arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin2164; Avg 2084). Has a 1/7 curveball (65-66) that shows slurvey late action and glove side command. (Max spin 2097; Avg 2080). Shows fading action and arm side command on his changeup (67-68).
Exit Velocity: 86 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph