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.
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.
Sophomore. 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. The southpaw worked his fastball in the 84-85 mph range with finish through the zone and a max IVB of 19.5. His curveball looked to be his best offspeed offering this day, averaging over 2,400 RPM (T2518 RPM) with tight 1/7 downer shape, 70-73 mph. He also spun his slider at an above-average rate, reaching over 2,400 with 2/8 action, 72-74 mph. His final offering was a fading changeup at 77-79 mph, reaching up to 16.8” of horizontal movement.
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Sophomore. 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. The southpaw worked his fastball in the 84-85 mph range with finish through the zone and a max IVB of 19.5. His curveball looked to be his best offspeed offering this day, averaging over 2,400 RPM (T2518 RPM) with tight 1/7 downer shape, 70-73 mph. He also spun his slider at an above-average rate, reaching over 2,400 with 2/8 action, 72-74 mph. His final offering was a fading changeup at 77-79 mph, reaching up to 16.8” of horizontal movement.