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/1B One of the top arms in the KS 2025 class. Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Long, high-waisted build with projectability. Delivery: Stretch delivery. Quick tempo with a closed front side when set. Medium balance, driving down the mound with speed and intent. Gets extension with a clean release out front. Lands slightly closed. Arm Action: RH. Long to short high-3/4 arm action. Solid arm speed. FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Life through the zone. Solid arm-side run. T2338, 2235 average rpm. SL: 75-75 mph. Tight 11/5 cut action. Flashes of depth. T2181, 2136 average rpm. CH: 76-77 mph. Fade and sink action for strikes. T1891, 1865 average rpm.
10/16/22
Positional Profile: RHP/1B One of the top 2025 arms in KS. Body: 6-5, 185-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable frame. Strong lower half. Delivery: Works from the stretch, starting from the 1B side of the rubber. Uptempo, repeatable delivery. Quick, medium balance point. Drives down the mound with his lower half, working downhill well. Lands slightly closed with a strong front side, working across his body. Arm Action: RH. Long to short high-3/4 arm action. Shows solid arm speed. FB: T84.4, 82-84 mph. Balls jumps out his hand with life through the zone. T2347, 2267 average rpm. SL: 73-73 mph. Tight 10/4 cut action. Developing feel. T2293, 2239 average rpm. CH: 76-77 mph. Slight fade action thrown firm. T1768, 1712 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B One of the top arms in the KS 2025 class.
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Long, high-waisted build with projectability.
Delivery: Stretch delivery. Quick tempo with a closed front side when set. Medium balance, driving down the mound with speed and intent. Gets extension with a clean release out front. Lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long to short high-3/4 arm action. Solid arm speed.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Life through the zone. Solid arm-side run. T2338, 2235 average rpm.
SL: 75-75 mph. Tight 11/5 cut action. Flashes of depth. T2181, 2136 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Fade and sink action for strikes. T1891, 1865 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B One of the top 2025 arms in KS.
Body: 6-5, 185-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable frame. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Works from the stretch, starting from the 1B side of the rubber. Uptempo, repeatable delivery. Quick, medium balance point. Drives down the mound with his lower half, working downhill well. Lands slightly closed with a strong front side, working across his body.
Arm Action: RH. Long to short high-3/4 arm action. Shows solid arm speed.
FB: T84.4, 82-84 mph. Balls jumps out his hand with life through the zone. T2347, 2267 average rpm.
SL: 73-73 mph. Tight 10/4 cut action. Developing feel. T2293, 2239 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Slight fade action thrown firm. T1768, 1712 average rpm.