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.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. High waisted, strong lower half. Delivery: Simple, tall and fall delivery, stride works in-line to slightly across his body at times. Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into an over-the-top slot. FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Tilt through the zone with some life. T2178, 2094 average rpm. CB: 63-65 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape with depth. T2177, 2096 average rpm. CH: 69-71 mph. Mostly straight, thrown with fastball intent. T1447, 1192 average rpm.
2/12/22
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. High upside frame. Hit: RHH. Crouched setup with an open front foot. Long stride. Short path to the ball. Level through the zone. Line drive hitter. Power: 84.3 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 239’ max distance. Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot. Defense: Off-balance at times. Sees ball into the glove. Run: 4.57 runner home-to-first.
6/06/21
6-foot-1, 175 pounds; started on the mound on Saturday and his right-handed bat was on the barrel all day long at the PBR at The Rock Championships. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound, high-waisted Piggott creates leverage in his swing and controls the barrel. Piggott went 3-for-4 in game one with three RBI, two runs scored and a double. On the mound he ran his fastball up to 77 mph, working across his body and from an over-the-top slot, creating a tough angle and look for the hitter. When Piggott was at his best he was pounding the fastball to the glove side and working his 11/5 breaking ball off of it at 65 mph.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. High waisted, strong lower half.
Delivery: Simple, tall and fall delivery, stride works in-line to slightly across his body at times.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into an over-the-top slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Tilt through the zone with some life. T2178, 2094 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape with depth. T2177, 2096 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Mostly straight, thrown with fastball intent. T1447, 1192 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. High upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup with an open front foot. Long stride. Short path to the ball. Level through the zone. Line drive hitter.
Power: 84.3 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Off-balance at times. Sees ball into the glove.
Run: 4.57 runner home-to-first.
6-foot-1, 175 pounds; started on the mound on Saturday and his right-handed bat was on the barrel all day long at the PBR at The Rock Championships. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound, high-waisted Piggott creates leverage in his swing and controls the barrel. Piggott went 3-for-4 in game one with three RBI, two runs scored and a double. On the mound he ran his fastball up to 77 mph, working across his body and from an over-the-top slot, creating a tough angle and look for the hitter. When Piggott was at his best he was pounding the fastball to the glove side and working his 11/5 breaking ball off of it at 65 mph.