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
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. High-waisted, sturdy build. Delivery: Simple rhythm to low knee lift; good momentum down the mound, works on line, lands square, toe open. Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, loose, easy; over-the-top slot. FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Low-spin, heavy type, some arm-side run; averaged 1,541 rpm. Feel to locate down. CB: 74-75 mph. Minimal action on this day; has flashed more sharp 11/5 shape in the past. CH: 71-74 mph. Feel to spot with some run/fade.
1/27/19
6-foot, 188-pound right-handed pitcher, high-waisted frame, athletic actions. Simple pre-pitch, tall, sturdy balance point, sits on back side, strides closed to home, toe lands open, athletic finish. Short arm action, present arm speed, clean over the top slot, creates angle, some rhythm and effort. Fastball, flashed run and sink in the zone, 76-77 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, breaks early and short, some sharp, 67-69 mph. Feel for changeup, maintains arm speed and faded hard, best secondary, 67-70 mph.
1/28/18
5-foot-9, 165-pound right-handed pitcher and third baseman. Has upside on the mound, tall-and-fall delivery, works on line and lands closed. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot, quick arm speed. Fastball, some run and sink, accurate, 74-77 mph. Curveball, 11/5 break with firm, sharp movement, consistently down in the zone, 67-70 mph. Changeup, some fade and subtle arm-side run, 65-66 mph. Right-handed hitter, tall and open setup, short leg lift stride. Simple, fluid swing on uphill path; 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively, short arm action from ¾ slot; 72 mph in the infield. 4.92 home-to-first.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. High-waisted, sturdy build.
Delivery: Simple rhythm to low knee lift; good momentum down the mound, works on line, lands square, toe open.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, loose, easy; over-the-top slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Low-spin, heavy type, some arm-side run; averaged 1,541 rpm. Feel to locate down.
CB: 74-75 mph. Minimal action on this day; has flashed more sharp 11/5 shape in the past.
CH: 71-74 mph. Feel to spot with some run/fade.
6-foot, 188-pound right-handed pitcher, high-waisted frame, athletic actions. Simple pre-pitch, tall, sturdy balance point, sits on back side, strides closed to home, toe lands open, athletic finish. Short arm action, present arm speed, clean over the top slot, creates angle, some rhythm and effort. Fastball, flashed run and sink in the zone, 76-77 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, breaks early and short, some sharp, 67-69 mph. Feel for changeup, maintains arm speed and faded hard, best secondary, 67-70 mph.
5-foot-9, 165-pound right-handed pitcher and third baseman. Has upside on the mound, tall-and-fall delivery, works on line and lands closed. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot, quick arm speed. Fastball, some run and sink, accurate, 74-77 mph. Curveball, 11/5 break with firm, sharp movement, consistently down in the zone, 67-70 mph. Changeup, some fade and subtle arm-side run, 65-66 mph. Right-handed hitter, tall and open setup, short leg lift stride. Simple, fluid swing on uphill path; 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively, short arm action from ¾ slot; 72 mph in the infield. 4.92 home-to-first.