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.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-10, 161-pounds. Well-proportioned frame. Delivery: Up-tempo delivery. Lands on line with front toe open at times. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot. FB: T69.7, 67.8-69.4 mph. Plays straight. T1380, 1352 average rpm. CB: 58.8-60.8 mph. 11/5 shape. Some depth. Good feel for the zone. T1597, 1516 average rpm. CH: 65.5-67.6 mph. Plays straight. T1463, 1378 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 161-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery. Lands on line with front toe open at times.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T69.7, 67.8-69.4 mph. Plays straight. T1380, 1352 average rpm.
CB: 58.8-60.8 mph. 11/5 shape. Some depth. Good feel for the zone. T1597, 1516 average rpm.
CH: 65.5-67.6 mph. Plays straight. T1463, 1378 average rpm.