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.
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.
9/24/17 - 6-foot, 162-pound, right-handed pitcher with well-proportioned strength. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line and lands square. Short arm action from an over-the-top slot. Fastball works straight, up in the zone at times, 74-77 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 64-68 mph. Changeup sat 66-68 mph.
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9/24/17 - 6-foot, 162-pound, right-handed pitcher with well-proportioned strength. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line and lands square. Short arm action from an over-the-top slot. Fastball works straight, up in the zone at times, 74-77 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 64-68 mph. Changeup sat 66-68 mph.