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: LHP Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Physical build with a durable lower half. Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, high front side, works slightly across his body and lands square. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot. FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Creates angle and tilt, works straight. CB: 69-70 mph. Looks to be best secondary offering. 12/6 shape, late downer/biting action; max spin rate of 2346 rpm. CH: 75-76 mph. Maintains arm speed, works mostly straight. CUT: 74-75 mph. Plays up in the zone at times.
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Physical build with a durable lower half.
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, high front side, works slightly across his body and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Creates angle and tilt, works straight.
CB: 69-70 mph. Looks to be best secondary offering. 12/6 shape, late downer/biting action; max spin rate of 2346 rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Maintains arm speed, works mostly straight.
CUT: 74-75 mph. Plays up in the zone at times.