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, 165-pound lean lanky frame. Confident solid on the mound, showed consistent developing arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle with a long arm action. Feel tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses decent effort. Showed consistent balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph. has control feel around the zone. (Max spin 2138; Avg 1960). Threw a heavy changeup (68-70) with late action and down in the zone control.
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5-foot-9, 165-pound lean lanky frame. Confident solid on the mound, showed consistent developing arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle with a long arm action. Feel tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses decent effort. Showed consistent balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph. has control feel around the zone. (Max spin 2138; Avg 1960). Threw a heavy changeup (68-70) with late action and down in the zone control.