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.
5-foot-10, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, strong, sturdy frame, room for firming up and adding more strength, had one of the top outings on the day racking up four strikeouts with a swing and miss slider. On the mound, arm works short and clean, quick arm speed, to a ¾ slot, easy effort. Tall and fall delivery, sits on his back-side as he drives down the mound, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball sat 81-82, touched 83, controlled zone with. Slider, 73-75, depth, 11/5 shape, swing and miss pitch, commanded the zone.
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5-foot-10, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, strong, sturdy frame, room for firming up and adding more strength, had one of the top outings on the day racking up four strikeouts with a swing and miss slider. On the mound, arm works short and clean, quick arm speed, to a ¾ slot, easy effort. Tall and fall delivery, sits on his back-side as he drives down the mound, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball sat 81-82, touched 83, controlled zone with. Slider, 73-75, depth, 11/5 shape, swing and miss pitch, commanded the zone.