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
Body: 6’0”, 135 pounds. Athletic frame with room to fill out. Delivery: Pitches from the stretch with a high leg kick to a tall balance position with hands set at head height. Clean hand separation and controlled stride down the mound. Lands closed to the plate and gets over the front side some with an athletic finish. Arm Action: LH. Throws with long, loose, arm action from a tough low to mid three-quarter slot with light effort. Creates quick arm speed with extension through release. FB: T78 mph, 75-77 mph. Average spin rate of 1812 rpm. CB: 62-64 mph. Big 12/6 shape with an average spin rate of 1977 rpm. CH: 65-68 mph.
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Body: 6’0”, 135 pounds. Athletic frame with room to fill out.
Delivery: Pitches from the stretch with a high leg kick to a tall balance position with hands set at head height. Clean hand separation and controlled stride down the mound. Lands closed to the plate and gets over the front side some with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Throws with long, loose, arm action from a tough low to mid three-quarter slot with light effort. Creates quick arm speed with extension through release.
FB: T78 mph, 75-77 mph. Average spin rate of 1812 rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Big 12/6 shape with an average spin rate of 1977 rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph.