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: RHP
Body: 6-0, 135-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Delivery: Deliberate, hands over the head delivery. Drop and drive action.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose H3/4 arm action.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Sinking action with carry. T2089, 1971 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Gradual 10/5 action. T1993, 1934 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Early fading action. T1357, 1233 average rpm.