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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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/1B Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Well proportioned, present strength. Delivery: Simple delivery, stretch only, tall/fall down the mound with a stride that works in-line. Arm Action: RH. Creates downward angle from an over-the-top slot. FB: T66, 64-66 mph. Tilt through the zone with slight arm-side action at times. T1805, 1601 average rpm. CH: 57-58 mph. Fades to the arm-side at the end. T1641, 1511 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Well proportioned, present strength.
Delivery: Simple delivery, stretch only, tall/fall down the mound with a stride that works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Creates downward angle from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T66, 64-66 mph. Tilt through the zone with slight arm-side action at times. T1805, 1601 average rpm.
CH: 57-58 mph. Fades to the arm-side at the end. T1641, 1511 average rpm.