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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Highly projectable frame with lively stuff. Body: 6-foot-7, 195-pounds. Highly projectable, long, lanky frame, lean build with lots to build on. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, coils lower half at balance point, long stride leading with front hip, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Arm Action: RH. Long, lose arm action, continuous on the back-side, quick arm speed to a high 3/4 slot, good extension. FB: T87.8, 81.6-85.3 mph. Running action with ride up in the zone, good tilt. T2241, 1921 average rpm. CB: 69.2-73.0 mph. 12/6, depth, deceptive, good shape and some bite. T2154, 1924 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B Highly projectable frame with lively stuff.
Body: 6-foot-7, 195-pounds. Highly projectable, long, lanky frame, lean build with lots to build on.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, coils lower half at balance point, long stride leading with front hip, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over.
Arm Action: RH. Long, lose arm action, continuous on the back-side, quick arm speed to a high 3/4 slot, good extension.
FB: T87.8, 81.6-85.3 mph. Running action with ride up in the zone, good tilt. T2241, 1921 average rpm.
CB: 69.2-73.0 mph. 12/6, depth, deceptive, good shape and some bite. T2154, 1924 average rpm.