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/3B Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame with long levers. Delivery: Simple tall/fall type delivery, upright posture at balance point, strides in line to target, lands square with a high finish through release. Repeats well. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Primarily played straight, occasional arm-side run. Worked up in the zone for swings-and-misses during gameplay; averaged 2,239 RPM. CB: 72-75 mph. Showed 12/6 shape when wrist is fluid and spins out front; averaged 2,289 RPM. SL: 74-76 mph. Tighter 11/5 spin than curveball; averaged 2,319 RPM. CH: 76-77 mph. Plays with sink.
2/22/20
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Lanky, highly projectable frame. Delivery: Smooth tall/fall type delivery, athletic balance point, strong front side, works directional to target and lands square. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Comes out easy. Flashed arm-side run at times. CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, breaks early into the zone. CH: 73-75 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed. Flashed arm-side run.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame with long levers.
Delivery: Simple tall/fall type delivery, upright posture at balance point, strides in line to target, lands square with a high finish through release. Repeats well.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Primarily played straight, occasional arm-side run. Worked up in the zone for swings-and-misses during gameplay; averaged 2,239 RPM.
CB: 72-75 mph. Showed 12/6 shape when wrist is fluid and spins out front; averaged 2,289 RPM.
SL: 74-76 mph. Tighter 11/5 spin than curveball; averaged 2,319 RPM.
CH: 76-77 mph. Plays with sink.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Lanky, highly projectable frame.
Delivery: Smooth tall/fall type delivery, athletic balance point, strong front side, works directional to target and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Comes out easy. Flashed arm-side run at times.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, breaks early into the zone.
CH: 73-75 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed. Flashed arm-side run.