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.
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, moderate arm action. Athletic balance point, a clean finish.
FB: T82. 80-82 mph. (Max spin 2208; Avg 2078). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CH: 69-71 mph. Consistent arm side control, fading action.
Blake Sabau, Crown Point, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pound lean build.
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, moderate arm action. Athletic balance point, a clean finish.
FB: T82. 80-82 mph. (Max spin 2208; Avg 2078). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CH: 69-71 mph. Consistent arm side control, fading action.
SL: 68-71 mph. Late action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1593; Avg 1524).
Blake Sabau, crown point, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pound projectable lean frame.
Arm: High slot.
Pitching: Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. Good arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, uphill shoulders.
FB: T85. 81-84 mph. (Max spin 2399; Avg 2284). Hard movement.
CB: 68-71 mph. Very consistent command, swing and miss action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1910; Avg 1814).
CH: 67-69 mph. Low in the zone control, tailing action.