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.
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
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Long limbs, room to add on strength. Delivery: Simple to tall balance point, even knee lift; works on line and lands square to target. Arm Action: LH. Long draw, long to a 3/4 release. Some looseness. FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Some carry, arm-side life. T2036, 1951 average rpm. CB: 69-72 mph. Some feel; short, sweep-type. Projects. T2152, 2073 average rpm. CH: 75-76 mph. Firm; arm-side action. T1750, 1712 average rpm
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Long limbs, room to add on strength.
Delivery: Simple to tall balance point, even knee lift; works on line and lands square to target.
Arm Action: LH. Long draw, long to a 3/4 release. Some looseness.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Some carry, arm-side life. T2036, 1951 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Some feel; short, sweep-type. Projects. T2152, 2073 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Firm; arm-side action. T1750, 1712 average rpm