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.
6-foot, 165-pound right-handed pitcher. The fastball sat 81-83 mph with minimal arm side action to the pitch. The fastball command needs to improve as he matures in age. The spin pitch was 70-73 mph and solid in shape. The pitch could be an out pitch as he matures in age. The changeup is still a developing pitch for him. The delivery has minimal crossfire to the feet and the slot is above 3/4 in height. The lift is solid in tempo, repeated and the top half direction can stay online longer with the catcher to improve extension. The arm is clean and works very well, concentrating on fixing the direction to the plate is a must.
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6-foot, 165-pound right-handed pitcher. The fastball sat 81-83 mph with minimal arm side action to the pitch. The fastball command needs to improve as he matures in age. The spin pitch was 70-73 mph and solid in shape. The pitch could be an out pitch as he matures in age. The changeup is still a developing pitch for him. The delivery has minimal crossfire to the feet and the slot is above 3/4 in height. The lift is solid in tempo, repeated and the top half direction can stay online longer with the catcher to improve extension. The arm is clean and works very well, concentrating on fixing the direction to the plate is a must.