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
8/14/16- 6-foot-2, 195-pound right-handed pitcher. Tall projectable frame; should continue to add weight and strength. Controlled balance point, explodes down mound with good direction, lands slightly open, varies tempo and arm-slot disrupting hitter. Long arm action, some wrap on back-side, and ball comes out of hand well in front. Solid 3-pitch command of zone. Fastball was 81-83 mph. Curveball was 68-71 mph and changeup was 73-74 mph.
9/15/14- 6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed pitcher. Long legs and projectable body. Very good rhythm and balance in delivery. Upper and lower half sequenced well. Drives throwing shoulder through on release. Extremely short finish on release point; cuts off drastically. Ability to throw three pitches for strikes. Showed good feel for changeup with sink. Interesting follow with physical maturity and development. Better feel for curveball than slider. Raw in some aspects but high ceiling.
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8/14/16- 6-foot-2, 195-pound right-handed pitcher. Tall projectable frame; should continue to add weight and strength. Controlled balance point, explodes down mound with good direction, lands slightly open, varies tempo and arm-slot disrupting hitter. Long arm action, some wrap on back-side, and ball comes out of hand well in front. Solid 3-pitch command of zone. Fastball was 81-83 mph. Curveball was 68-71 mph and changeup was 73-74 mph.
9/15/14- 6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed pitcher. Long legs and projectable body. Very good rhythm and balance in delivery. Upper and lower half sequenced well. Drives throwing shoulder through on release. Extremely short finish on release point; cuts off drastically. Ability to throw three pitches for strikes. Showed good feel for changeup with sink. Interesting follow with physical maturity and development. Better feel for curveball than slider. Raw in some aspects but high ceiling.