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, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, athletically built, lean muscle. On the mound, arm works short and clean on the back-side, quick acceleration, some whip in arm, ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing. Fastball sat 80-83, touched 84, sinking action .Showed an aptitude to spin a breaking ball as well as an above average changeup that has room for growth. Curveball, 71-72, 11/5 shape, depth, sharp action, potential swing and miss pitc, good feel for. Changeup, 71-72, heavy sink, some fade, feel for.
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6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, athletically built, lean muscle. On the mound, arm works short and clean on the back-side, quick acceleration, some whip in arm, ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing. Fastball sat 80-83, touched 84, sinking action .Showed an aptitude to spin a breaking ball as well as an above average changeup that has room for growth. Curveball, 71-72, 11/5 shape, depth, sharp action, potential swing and miss pitc, good feel for. Changeup, 71-72, heavy sink, some fade, feel for.