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: LHP/LHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Thin, athletic frame, room to develop more strength.
Delivery: Quiet delivery, easy mechanics.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm, 3/4 arm action.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Sinking action. T2101, 1979 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Gradual sweep. T2109, 2070 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Armside sink. T1795, 1696 average rpm.