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
Fastball
Hop+
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-8, 140-pound lean frame. Raw on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a longer arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 67-69 mph with a max of 70 mph; shows control around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2034; Avg 1940). His changeup (62-63) shows running action and arm side command.
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5-foot-8, 140-pound lean frame. Raw on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a longer arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 67-69 mph with a max of 70 mph; shows control around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2034; Avg 1940). His changeup (62-63) shows running action and arm side command.