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.
Formerly ranked No. 28 in Missouri’s 2021 class. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound right-hander still has plenty of room to add strength to his projectable frame. His delivery has higher level effort, yet is simple and repeatable, working in-line to the plate down the mound with a pre-load in his back knee. His arm moves with a clean circle out of the glove, playing extremely quick into a high three-quarter slot. The right-hander cruised at 91-92 mph (T93) throughout his ‘pen, while also showing electric stuff at times; producing a max spin rate of 2,375 rpm and over 20” of horizontal movement. His slider boasts elite spin, averaging 2,914 rpm (2,996 max), sitting 77-80 mph off a sharp 10/4 plane; flashed plus with late darting action, however most backed up to his arm-side. Consistent control and action of this pitch will be crucial to his development as a starting pitcher.
9/09/22
2022 Puma Classic: Loose, quick arm. Throws with higher effort. FB up to 93 with sink. Below average control, more thrower than pitcher...bullpen type.
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Formerly ranked No. 28 in Missouri’s 2021 class. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound right-hander still has plenty of room to add strength to his projectable frame. His delivery has higher level effort, yet is simple and repeatable, working in-line to the plate down the mound with a pre-load in his back knee. His arm moves with a clean circle out of the glove, playing extremely quick into a high three-quarter slot. The right-hander cruised at 91-92 mph (T93) throughout his ‘pen, while also showing electric stuff at times; producing a max spin rate of 2,375 rpm and over 20” of horizontal movement. His slider boasts elite spin, averaging 2,914 rpm (2,996 max), sitting 77-80 mph off a sharp 10/4 plane; flashed plus with late darting action, however most backed up to his arm-side. Consistent control and action of this pitch will be crucial to his development as a starting pitcher.
2022 Puma Classic: Loose, quick arm. Throws with higher effort. FB up to 93 with sink. Below average control, more thrower than pitcher...bullpen type.