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/OF Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Large, long limb frame. Delivery: Tall-and-fall delivery with smooth tempo, knee action and level shoulders, lands square to the plate, upright fielding finish. Arm Action: R. Long, wing arm action, 3/4 slot. FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Slight running action, thrown for strikes. T2087, 2023 average rpm. SL: 65-67 mph. Late breaking 10/4 movement, throw down in the zone for strikes. T2427, 2325 average rpm. CH: 72-74 mph. Arm-side run action.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Large, long limb frame.
Delivery: Tall-and-fall delivery with smooth tempo, knee action and level shoulders, lands square to the plate, upright fielding finish.
Arm Action: R. Long, wing arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Slight running action, thrown for strikes. T2087, 2023 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Late breaking 10/4 movement, throw down in the zone for strikes. T2427, 2325 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Arm-side run action.