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.
Heartland Scout Day: Slender built lefty at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds. Compact arm action with H3/4 release point. Lands cross body with an easy delivery and still head. Will need some polish to sync up. Has the potential for significant velo gains in the future. Present fastball up to 85 mph, sitting mostly 83 with late hop through the zone. Good feel to spin a tight 71-73 mph curveball. Late breaker with solid depth. Good arm speed on sinking/tailing 75-77 mph changeup. Consistent release point on all three pitches. Profiles as a starter.
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Heartland Scout Day: Slender built lefty at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds. Compact arm action with H3/4 release point. Lands cross body with an easy delivery and still head. Will need some polish to sync up. Has the potential for significant velo gains in the future. Present fastball up to 85 mph, sitting mostly 83 with late hop through the zone. Good feel to spin a tight 71-73 mph curveball. Late breaker with solid depth. Good arm speed on sinking/tailing 75-77 mph changeup. Consistent release point on all three pitches. Profiles as a starter.