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.
6-foot-3, 185-pound athletic solid frame. Projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing quick above average arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 86-88 mph with a max of 89 mph; has running late action and consistent arm side control with sharp movement. (Max spin 2385; Avg 2317). His sharp slider (76-79) had sweeping late action and consistent command. (Max spin 2720; Avg 2612).
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6-foot-3, 185-pound athletic solid frame. Projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing quick above average arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 86-88 mph with a max of 89 mph; has running late action and consistent arm side control with sharp movement. (Max spin 2385; Avg 2317). His sharp slider (76-79) had sweeping late action and consistent command. (Max spin 2720; Avg 2612).