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.
6-foot-2, 182 pound LHP University of Michigan commit has physically developed his frame since we saw him last summer at the future games. On the mound works at a quicker pace showing a fast arm, throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle. Fastball was quick out the hand 85-87 mph. Sweeping 71-75 mph curve with a big break. 76-78 mph change up he is developing a better feel for that stayed low in the zone.
8/02/17
6-foot, 160 pound LHP was one of the younger prospects at the event still a 14 year old. Showed good poise on the mound while showcasing projectable pitching ability. Fastball sat 81-83 mph with good natural run, made it extremely difficult to barrel up. Curve showed late break from a 2/8 angle 69-72 mph.
3/04/17
6-foot, 160 pound LHP 2020 prospect has an athletic frame that is very projectable. On the mound works at a moderate pace using a high leg lift and long high 3/4 arm motion. Fastball was thrown downhill with late run 79-82 mph. Has a deceptive change thrown at the same arm speed as his fastball and a late breaking 64-67 mph curve.
7/12/16
Has an athletic 5-foot-11, 155-pound build. His fastball sat 75-80 mph with good, late run. He showed the ability to throw three pitches for strikes and has a loose, quick arm that is projectable. 5-foot-10, 145 pound true lefty. Has a strong athletic frame. Hits from a balanced stance with explosive bat speed while getting good bat extension on his swing. Polished motion on the mound throwing ¾ with a loose arm action. 72-76 mph downhill fastball, 2/8 sharp breaking curve 66 mph, 61-67 mph changeup tends to slow arm. Athletic with easy approach to the ball in the field.
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6-foot-2, 182 pound LHP University of Michigan commit has physically developed his frame since we saw him last summer at the future games. On the mound works at a quicker pace showing a fast arm, throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle. Fastball was quick out the hand 85-87 mph. Sweeping 71-75 mph curve with a big break. 76-78 mph change up he is developing a better feel for that stayed low in the zone.
6-foot, 160 pound LHP was one of the younger prospects at the event still a 14 year old. Showed good poise on the mound while showcasing projectable pitching ability. Fastball sat 81-83 mph with good natural run, made it extremely difficult to barrel up. Curve showed late break from a 2/8 angle 69-72 mph.
6-foot, 160 pound LHP 2020 prospect has an athletic frame that is very projectable. On the mound works at a moderate pace using a high leg lift and long high 3/4 arm motion. Fastball was thrown downhill with late run 79-82 mph. Has a deceptive change thrown at the same arm speed as his fastball and a late breaking 64-67 mph curve.
Has an athletic 5-foot-11, 155-pound build. His fastball sat 75-80 mph with good, late run. He showed the ability to throw three pitches for strikes and has a loose, quick arm that is projectable.
5-foot-10, 145 pound true lefty. Has a strong athletic frame. Hits from a balanced stance with explosive bat speed while getting good bat extension on his swing. Polished motion on the mound throwing ¾ with a loose arm action. 72-76 mph downhill fastball, 2/8 sharp breaking curve 66 mph, 61-67 mph changeup tends to slow arm. Athletic with easy approach to the ball in the field.