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: Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. Long, over-the-top arm action action, above average arm speed. Shoulders work slightly uphill. High balance point. Lands open.
FB: T87. 86-87 mph. Hard action, thrown for a strike; more velo in the tank
CB: 66-69 mph, 12/6 shape
CH: 76-79 mph. Consistent accuracy.
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Positional_Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 235-pounds
Arm: RH.
Pitching: Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. Long, over-the-top arm action action, above average arm speed. Shoulders work slightly uphill. High balance point. Lands open.
FB: T87. 86-87 mph. Hard action, thrown for a strike; more velo in the tank
CB: 66-69 mph, 12/6 shape
CH: 76-79 mph. Consistent accuracy.