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.
Shearer looks the part on the mound, standing at 6-foot-3, 205-pounds, and he uses that size to hold mid-to-upper-80s with his fastball while working two above-average secondaries around the zone for strikes.
2/17/20
Positional Profile: RHP/INF Body: 5-foot-11, 157-pounds. Lean frame with developing strength. Defense: Shows clean and controlled hands and feet. Arm: Right-Handed INF - 78 mph. Moderate arm actions coming through a low-¾ slot. Hit: Right-Handed. Narrow, open stance. Toe tap load. Minimal hand movement with rhythm Level and efficient path. Extension through contact. Power: 80 mph exit velocity in BP. Line drive hitter, some barrels in BP. Run: 5.15 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, quick drop/drive type delivery, athletic on the mound, works on line with target, lands square, upright finish through release. Arm Action: Right-Handed Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm. FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Showed arm-side run, tendency to leak up in the zone, some strikes. CB: 59-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. CH: 63-65 mph. Sinking action, played towards glove-side.
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Shearer looks the part on the mound, standing at 6-foot-3, 205-pounds, and he uses that size to hold mid-to-upper-80s with his fastball while working two above-average secondaries around the zone for strikes.
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-foot-11, 157-pounds. Lean frame with developing strength.
Defense: Shows clean and controlled hands and feet.
Arm: Right-Handed INF - 78 mph. Moderate arm actions coming through a low-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Narrow, open stance. Toe tap load. Minimal hand movement with rhythm Level and efficient path. Extension through contact.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity in BP. Line drive hitter, some barrels in BP.
Run: 5.15 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, quick drop/drive type delivery, athletic on the mound, works on line with target, lands square, upright finish through release.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Showed arm-side run, tendency to leak up in the zone, some strikes.
CB: 59-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.
CH: 63-65 mph. Sinking action, played towards glove-side.