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.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Strong lower half. Delivery: Wide base, smooth tempo, lands square, in line with target. Arm Action: RH. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Straight fastball, worked top and bottom of the zone. CB: 62-63 mph. 11/5 shape, at the bottom of the zone at times. SL: 71-72 mph. Tighter, 2/8 shape, plays glove-side, max spin rate of 2,117 rpm. CH: 67-68 mph. Some run/sink action, plays to arm-side.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Wide base, smooth tempo, lands square, in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Straight fastball, worked top and bottom of the zone.
CB: 62-63 mph. 11/5 shape, at the bottom of the zone at times.
SL: 71-72 mph. Tighter, 2/8 shape, plays glove-side, max spin rate of 2,117 rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Some run/sink action, plays to arm-side.