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.
Parkland Scout Day: High slot righty with shoulder tilt delivery. Works down the mound. Good extension out front. Fastball up to 92, sat 89-91 mph. Some ride with 1:00 tilt. Average to better 73-74 mph curve ball with tight spin and good depth with 1/7 rotation. Pairs well with the riding life his heater. Fringe changeup at 81-82 mph, showed good wiggle through the zone.
12.17.18 - Verbally committed to Parkland JC.
Decommitted from Illinois State.
5.7.17 - Verbally committed to Illinois State.
2.26.17: The 6-foot-2, 175 pound lanky right-handed pitcher possesses a drop and drive delivery with some arm speed. Stays in line, level shoulders. Finishes athletically. Fastball sat 82-83, touching 85 with command at the knees. Room to fill in physically and add more velocity. Change-up was erratic, missing high at times. Breaking ball sat 64-68 with 11/5 shape and some late depth. Athletic frame, follow in 2019 class.
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Parkland Scout Day: High slot righty with shoulder tilt delivery. Works down the mound. Good extension out front. Fastball up to 92, sat 89-91 mph. Some ride with 1:00 tilt. Average to better 73-74 mph curve ball with tight spin and good depth with 1/7 rotation. Pairs well with the riding life his heater. Fringe changeup at 81-82 mph, showed good wiggle through the zone.
12.17.18 - Verbally committed to Parkland JC.
Decommitted from Illinois State.
5.7.17 - Verbally committed to Illinois State.
2.26.17: The 6-foot-2, 175 pound lanky right-handed pitcher possesses a drop and drive delivery with some arm speed. Stays in line, level shoulders. Finishes athletically. Fastball sat 82-83, touching 85 with command at the knees. Room to fill in physically and add more velocity. Change-up was erratic, missing high at times. Breaking ball sat 64-68 with 11/5 shape and some late depth. Athletic frame, follow in 2019 class.