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.
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6-foot-4, 200-pound solid mature frame. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses decent effort. Balance point is tall with an in line shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-80 mph and topped out at 82 mph; has slight running action and control around the zone with straight movement. (Max spin 1910; Avg 1792). Threw his sharp changeup (74-76) with fading action and in the zone control. Throws a tight slider (71-75) that shows down in the zone command and slurvey action. (Max spin 2225; Avg 2047).
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6-foot-4, 200-pound solid mature frame. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses decent effort. Balance point is tall with an in line shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-80 mph and topped out at 82 mph; has slight running action and control around the zone with straight movement. (Max spin 1910; Avg 1792). Threw his sharp changeup (74-76) with fading action and in the zone control. Throws a tight slider (71-75) that shows down in the zone command and slurvey action. (Max spin 2225; Avg 2047).