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
6-foot-1, 190-pound lean proportional build. Solid capable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a compact consistent arm action while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows decent effort. Has an athletic balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands soft with recoil finish. Threw his fastball 79-82 mph. showed command decent around the zone. (Max spin 1892; Avg 1746). His changeup (63-67) showed down in the zone control and gradual fading action.
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6-foot-1, 190-pound lean proportional build. Solid capable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a compact consistent arm action while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows decent effort. Has an athletic balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands soft with recoil finish. Threw his fastball 79-82 mph. showed command decent around the zone. (Max spin 1892; Avg 1746). His changeup (63-67) showed down in the zone control and gradual fading action.