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
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Lean build, projectable frame, room for added strength Delivery: Athletic, fluid delivery, controlled leg lift, some rhythm as he works down the mound, consistent tempo, minimal head movement, repeats with direction towards target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: Right-handed. Three-quarter release, clean arm action. FB: T81 mph, S78-80 mph, arm side run, thrown for a high percentage of strikes, consistently located to arm side CH: 70-71 mph, quality fade to arm side, slows arm CB: 66-69 mph, 11/5 shape, mostly gradual, downward action, around the strike zone, potential to be a plus pitch
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Lean build, projectable frame, room for added strength
Delivery: Athletic, fluid delivery, controlled leg lift, some rhythm as he works down the mound, consistent tempo, minimal head movement, repeats with direction towards target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: Right-handed. Three-quarter release, clean arm action.
FB: T81 mph, S78-80 mph, arm side run, thrown for a high percentage of strikes, consistently located to arm side CH: 70-71 mph, quality fade to arm side, slows arm
CB: 66-69 mph, 11/5 shape, mostly gradual, downward action, around the strike zone, potential to be a plus pitch