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: 6-2, 165-pounds. Well proportioned, lanky build. Delivery: Methodical windup, medium, in-line leg lift, slight tall and fall delivery, slightly closed stride. Arm Action: RH. Fluid, continuous arm loop. FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Four seam has some run, two-seam plays with fade and depth. T1768, 1654 average rpm. SL: 69-71 mph. 11/5 break, feel for the pitch. T2042, 1998 average rpm. CH: 74-75 mph. Tendency to cut. developing feel. T1715, 1626 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Well proportioned, lanky build.
Delivery: Methodical windup, medium, in-line leg lift, slight tall and fall delivery, slightly closed stride.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, continuous arm loop.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Four seam has some run, two-seam plays with fade and depth. T1768, 1654 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. 11/5 break, feel for the pitch. T2042, 1998 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Tendency to cut. developing feel. T1715, 1626 average rpm.