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/3B Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Long levers, thin, high waist. Delivery: Squared at start, straddling the rubber; big side step rock to a high leg kick balance point, hands raise with it. Fluid through balance point, shorter stride, toe way closed at landing. Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, uninterrupted, from an over-the-top slot. FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Intriguing combination of horizontal and vertical action; consistently carried through the zone while averaging 14.3 inches of lateral break. Average spin. CB: 63-68 mph. Inconsistent action but flashed sharp, bite. Tightest action was horizontal. CH: 68-68 mph. Decelerates some; arm-side run/fade.
6/18/20
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed pitcher, wiry build. Uptempo delivery, whippy short arm action, high ¾ slot, lively arm for age. Fastball played 78-80 mph, ranged around 2000 RPM. Slider played at 66 mph, showed above average spin.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Long levers, thin, high waist.
Delivery: Squared at start, straddling the rubber; big side step rock to a high leg kick balance point, hands raise with it. Fluid through balance point, shorter stride, toe way closed at landing.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, uninterrupted, from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Intriguing combination of horizontal and vertical action; consistently carried through the zone while averaging 14.3 inches of lateral break. Average spin.
CB: 63-68 mph. Inconsistent action but flashed sharp, bite. Tightest action was horizontal.
CH: 68-68 mph. Decelerates some; arm-side run/fade.
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed pitcher, wiry build. Uptempo delivery, whippy short arm action, high ¾ slot, lively arm for age. Fastball played 78-80 mph, ranged around 2000 RPM. Slider played at 66 mph, showed above average spin.