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
Alabama State Commit, 6-foot-1, 170-pound long athletic build. Solid projectable on the mound, used low ¾ arm angle with a long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses decent effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 87-89 mph with a max of 91 mph; has control around the zone and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2596; Avg 2375). Had a tight slider (79-82) that showed late swing and miss action and down in the zone control. (Max spin 2469; Avg 2428).
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Alabama State Commit, 6-foot-1, 170-pound long athletic build. Solid projectable on the mound, used low ¾ arm angle with a long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses decent effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 87-89 mph with a max of 91 mph; has control around the zone and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2596; Avg 2375). Had a tight slider (79-82) that showed late swing and miss action and down in the zone control. (Max spin 2469; Avg 2428).