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/OF Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High-waisted. Athletic build. Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery. Front hip coil at balance point. Level shoulders. Lands on line. Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. FB: T81.8, 80.2-81.5 mph. Plays straight. T2149, 2016 average rpm. SL: 72.0-72.6 mph. 10/4 shape. Tight spin. Tilt. Able to locate for strikes. Feel for the outer half of the zone. T2454, 2390 average rpm. CH: 74.9-75.5 mph. Intent to play at the bottom of the zone. Tumble. T1760, 1680 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High-waisted. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery. Front hip coil at balance point. Level shoulders. Lands on line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81.8, 80.2-81.5 mph. Plays straight. T2149, 2016 average rpm.
SL: 72.0-72.6 mph. 10/4 shape. Tight spin. Tilt. Able to locate for strikes. Feel for the outer half of the zone. T2454, 2390 average rpm.
CH: 74.9-75.5 mph. Intent to play at the bottom of the zone. Tumble. T1760, 1680 average rpm.