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
Large, physical 6-foot-5, 200-pound frame with room for added mass; starter’s look. Took the mound for SOAR Select on Saturday night and turned in a quality start. Athletic delivery, moves well for size, developing feel to move downhill. Fastball sat at 82-85 mph, touching 86 mph early, more in the tank. Slider can be the separator at the next level; thrown with fastball intent and from the same arm angle with hard, late sweeping action at 77-78 mph. A name-to-know arm headed into his senior year that’s still on the market.
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Large, physical 6-foot-5, 200-pound frame with room for added mass; starter’s look. Took the mound for SOAR Select on Saturday night and turned in a quality start. Athletic delivery, moves well for size, developing feel to move downhill. Fastball sat at 82-85 mph, touching 86 mph early, more in the tank. Slider can be the separator at the next level; thrown with fastball intent and from the same arm angle with hard, late sweeping action at 77-78 mph. A name-to-know arm headed into his senior year that’s still on the market.