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
Triton JC commit. 6-foot, 175-pound projectable frame, right-handed pitcher. Lin, who came out of the bullpen, has put on nearly 10 mph to his fastball since August of 2020. Easy, fluid, repeatable delivery, with a high ¾ to slightly over the top arm slot. Creates angle, especially with his fastball; fastball sat 89-92, touching 93 mph with carry and jump through the zone. Threw one splitter at 78 mph with fastball arm speed and action. Featured a curveball at 72-75 mph, sharp break, tendency to miss up in the zone. Lin went 1.2 innings, striking out 4 against Neuqua Valley. Emerging power-armed right-hander to keep tabs on in the 2021 class.
8/11/20
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame. Delivery: Smooth tall/fall type delivery, level front side, advanced extension downhill, strong lead leg block, works direct to target, athletic finish. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Showed natural arm-side run with characteristics that suggest it can effectively play up in the zone; averaged 16.7 inches of Induced Vertical Break. CB: 72-75 mph. Tight 12/6 shape, gyro-spin with late break; averaged 2,273 RPM. CH: 74-75 mph. Near fastball arm speed and slot, pronates well to create arm-side run.
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Triton JC commit. 6-foot, 175-pound projectable frame, right-handed pitcher. Lin, who came out of the bullpen, has put on nearly 10 mph to his fastball since August of 2020. Easy, fluid, repeatable delivery, with a high ¾ to slightly over the top arm slot. Creates angle, especially with his fastball; fastball sat 89-92, touching 93 mph with carry and jump through the zone. Threw one splitter at 78 mph with fastball arm speed and action. Featured a curveball at 72-75 mph, sharp break, tendency to miss up in the zone. Lin went 1.2 innings, striking out 4 against Neuqua Valley. Emerging power-armed right-hander to keep tabs on in the 2021 class.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Smooth tall/fall type delivery, level front side, advanced extension downhill, strong lead leg block, works direct to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Showed natural arm-side run with characteristics that suggest it can effectively play up in the zone; averaged 16.7 inches of Induced Vertical Break.
CB: 72-75 mph. Tight 12/6 shape, gyro-spin with late break; averaged 2,273 RPM.
CH: 74-75 mph. Near fastball arm speed and slot, pronates well to create arm-side run.