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.
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lean frame. Delivery: Up-tempo, tall and fall type delivery. Works from the first base side of the rubber. Strong front side. Lands on line. Arm Action: RH. Quick, compact arm action. Works from a high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T80.9, 78.9-80.8 mph. Plays downhill into the zone. T1873, 1795 average rpm. SL: 70.5-72.4 mph. 10/4 shape. Tight spin. Feel for the outer half of the plate. T1991, 1824 average rpm. SPLT: 71-73 mph. Kills spin, maintains arm speed.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lean frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo, tall and fall type delivery. Works from the first base side of the rubber. Strong front side. Lands on line.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, compact arm action. Works from a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T80.9, 78.9-80.8 mph. Plays downhill into the zone. T1873, 1795 average rpm.
SL: 70.5-72.4 mph. 10/4 shape. Tight spin. Feel for the outer half of the plate. T1991, 1824 average rpm.
SPLT: 71-73 mph. Kills spin, maintains arm speed.