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.
1.29.17 - 6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall, up tempo delivery with an athletic finish. Fastball showed running action at 78-79 topping out at 81 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with short breaking action at 65-68 mph. Changeup has downer action at 71-74 mph. At the plate hits from a crouched setup with a smooth load and leg kick stride. Gap to gap hitter with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.59 runner down the line. Defensively has long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Aggressive routes with quick footwork. Threw 80 mph from the outfield.
1.31.16 - 6-foot, 160-pound right-handed pitcher with a lanky frame. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with a square landing. Repeats delivery well. Fastball flashed occasional sink at 75-77 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape with tumbling action at 64-68 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup with slight sinking action at 70-72 mph for strikes. Will continue to improve with maturity.
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12.29.18 - Verbally committed to Triton JC.
1.29.17 - 6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall, up tempo delivery with an athletic finish. Fastball showed running action at 78-79 topping out at 81 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with short breaking action at 65-68 mph. Changeup has downer action at 71-74 mph. At the plate hits from a crouched setup with a smooth load and leg kick stride. Gap to gap hitter with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.59 runner down the line. Defensively has long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Aggressive routes with quick footwork. Threw 80 mph from the outfield.
1.31.16 - 6-foot, 160-pound right-handed pitcher with a lanky frame. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with a square landing. Repeats delivery well. Fastball flashed occasional sink at 75-77 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape with tumbling action at 64-68 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup with slight sinking action at 70-72 mph for strikes. Will continue to improve with maturity.