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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, gets push from backside, level shoulders, works in line, slide step out of stretch. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight, consistent strikes. T1633, 1501 average rpm. SL: 73-75 mph. Small shape/action, thrown for strikes. T1815, 1767 average rpm. CH: 70-73 mph. Fading action, plays down in the zone. T1348, 1284 average rpm.
2/20/19
6-foot-3, 155-pound, right-handed pitcher, lanky frame with athletic actions. Stretch only, tall at balance point with tilt over back side, strides short and in-line, toe strikes closed, some rhythm. Arm action is long and loose, whippy out front, speeds through an over the top slot, inconsistent arm speed, effort is rather easy. Fastball, came out of the hand easy with run in the zone, 74-77 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball, gradual 12/6 shape, occasional depth, sat 56 mph. Changeup, mostly straight, 64-68 mph.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, gets push from backside, level shoulders, works in line, slide step out of stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight, consistent strikes. T1633, 1501 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Small shape/action, thrown for strikes. T1815, 1767 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fading action, plays down in the zone. T1348, 1284 average rpm.
6-foot-3, 155-pound, right-handed pitcher, lanky frame with athletic actions. Stretch only, tall at balance point with tilt over back side, strides short and in-line, toe strikes closed, some rhythm. Arm action is long and loose, whippy out front, speeds through an over the top slot, inconsistent arm speed, effort is rather easy. Fastball, came out of the hand easy with run in the zone, 74-77 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball, gradual 12/6 shape, occasional depth, sat 56 mph. Changeup, mostly straight, 64-68 mph.