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.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Tall frame, room add strength.
Delivery: Aggressive, works down hill.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Sinking action. T1799, 1682 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Sharp, 10/4 action. T1891, 1816 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Developing, kills spin. T1448, 1377 average rpm.
CUT: 78-78 mph. Developing action.