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.
Body: 5’11”, 210 pounds. Sturdy, compact frame with strength throughout a stocky profile. Delivery: Started from the stretch only with a leg lift to medium height at the top of the stack; Slight hip coil and keeps the front side close/directional out towards the target. Hid the ball well with the arm working fluid, loose on the backside before finding the slot on time with an early hand break. Got over a balanced front side into a lead leg block. Arm Action: LH. ¾ slot inducing run in on LHH. FB: T83 mph, 79-82 mph. Average spin rate of 1870 rpm per TrackMan. Threw FB strikes to both sides with natural arm side run back over the plate. CB: 63-66 mph. Average spin rate of 2166 rpm per TrackMan. Natural 1/7 tilt and occasional depth when ahead in the count for strikeouts. Can show slider tilt too. CH: 72-73 mph. Good sell with some depth out of the hand. Threw in advantage counts.
3/21/21
Maryland Preseason All-State Session II
Body: 5’11”, 205 pounds. Strong, durable frame with even proportions throughout a stocky build. Delivery: Worked from the stretch only starting at a wide, even set position. Hands came ready at the belt loop before initiating with a shallow-medium leg lift and a forward drive out towards the plate; stayed in line well and got over the front side on time out in front; landed at a moderate position over the toes with good chest angles. Arm Action: LH. High ¾ with a moderate takeaway on the backside. FB: T81 mph, 78-80 mph. Average spin rate of 1973 rpm. Consistent arm side run to the left side of the plate (14 inches of average HM).Held the zone at a 50% clip. CB: 62-64 mph. Average spin rate of 2271 rpm. Big sweeper across the strike zone while coming out and around at times; worked up to 17 inches of horizontal movement via Trackman Baseball with depth featured too. CH: 74-75 mph. Killed spin at a decent rate with a somewhat straight profile, minor depth on the way to the dish accruing a 100% zone rate.
1/25/20
Freshman Free Showcase
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5’8’’, 180 pounds. Solid body type.
Delivery: Pitches out of the stretch with a controlled leg kick into a compact balance point. Smooth kick-out stride down the mound. Early hand separation with a slight glove tap. Lands in-line with home plate and showed an athletic follow through and finish.
Arm Action: LH. Throws downhill with short arm action from a mid three-quarter slot. Easy effort.
FB: T73 mph, 70-73 mph. Slight arm side run.
CB: 59-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.
CH: 67-71 mph.
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Maryland Top Prospect Games II
Body: 5’11”, 210 pounds. Sturdy, compact frame with strength throughout a stocky profile.
Delivery: Started from the stretch only with a leg lift to medium height at the top of the stack; Slight hip coil and keeps the front side close/directional out towards the target. Hid the ball well with the arm working fluid, loose on the backside before finding the slot on time with an early hand break. Got over a balanced front side into a lead leg block.
Arm Action: LH. ¾ slot inducing run in on LHH.
FB: T83 mph, 79-82 mph. Average spin rate of 1870 rpm per TrackMan. Threw FB strikes to both sides with natural arm side run back over the plate.
CB: 63-66 mph. Average spin rate of 2166 rpm per TrackMan. Natural 1/7 tilt and occasional depth when ahead in the count for strikeouts. Can show slider tilt too.
CH: 72-73 mph. Good sell with some depth out of the hand. Threw in advantage counts.
Maryland Preseason All-State Session II
Body: 5’11”, 205 pounds. Strong, durable frame with even proportions throughout a stocky build.
Delivery: Worked from the stretch only starting at a wide, even set position. Hands came ready at the belt loop before initiating with a shallow-medium leg lift and a forward drive out towards the plate; stayed in line well and got over the front side on time out in front; landed at a moderate position over the toes with good chest angles.
Arm Action: LH. High ¾ with a moderate takeaway on the backside.
FB: T81 mph, 78-80 mph. Average spin rate of 1973 rpm. Consistent arm side run to the left side of the plate (14 inches of average HM).Held the zone at a 50% clip.
CB: 62-64 mph. Average spin rate of 2271 rpm. Big sweeper across the strike zone while coming out and around at times; worked up to 17 inches of horizontal movement via Trackman Baseball with depth featured too.
CH: 74-75 mph. Killed spin at a decent rate with a somewhat straight profile, minor depth on the way to the dish accruing a 100% zone rate.
Freshman Free Showcase