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
Heartland Scout Day: Athletic bodied right-hander at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds. Rushes lower half of delivery, yet path is compact and arm is quick enough to catch up. From a 3/4 release point, his fastball reached 89 mph, sitting mostly 86-87. Threw quality strikes down in the zone with his heater. Best pitch was a 76-78 mph slider. Repeated down in the zone for strikes. Good shape, late break with quality tilt.
6.15.17 - 6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed pitcher. Works from both a high ¾ and low ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Fastball has running action at 82-84 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 71-74 mph, showed ability to throw it for strikes. Changeup has running action at 70-73 mph.
2.19.17 - 6-foot, 170-pound infielder. Right-handed hitter, open stance, short stride, occasionally dives. Flashes pop, backspin contact, sprayed the baseball. 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played loose from a ¾ slot, 82 mph across the diamond. Showed some body control, profiles best at third base. 7.36 runner in the 60.
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Heartland Scout Day: Athletic bodied right-hander at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds. Rushes lower half of delivery, yet path is compact and arm is quick enough to catch up. From a 3/4 release point, his fastball reached 89 mph, sitting mostly 86-87. Threw quality strikes down in the zone with his heater. Best pitch was a 76-78 mph slider. Repeated down in the zone for strikes. Good shape, late break with quality tilt.
6.15.17 - 6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed pitcher. Works from both a high ¾ and low ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Fastball has running action at 82-84 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 71-74 mph, showed ability to throw it for strikes. Changeup has running action at 70-73 mph.
2.19.17 - 6-foot, 170-pound infielder. Right-handed hitter, open stance, short stride, occasionally dives. Flashes pop, backspin contact, sprayed the baseball. 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played loose from a ¾ slot, 82 mph across the diamond. Showed some body control, profiles best at third base. 7.36 runner in the 60.