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.
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pound long and lean frame with room for added strength and size.
Delivery: Smooth up tempo rocker style delivery. Slight coil with hips and shoulders at balance point. Works downhill on the mound with good direction towards the plate and well-balanced finish. Lands with a stiff front leg and rotates off of plant foot.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top arm slot with clean arm action and loose release.
FB: 81-83 mph, small arm side run with high release height.
CB: 71-72 mph, sharp 11/5 shape with good hand speed and sharp downward action.
CH: 76-77 mph, Low spin rate with flat shape and arm side fade.
10/28/18 - Torpey is a 5-foot-11 145-pound right-handed pitcher in Missouri’s 2022 class. Torpey has a short takeaway and over the top release, loose arm action, hides ball well, smooth drop and drive type delivery, fastball at 66-70 mph, breaking ball shows signs of being a good pitch with continued development, sharp at times, controllable, 11-to-5 shape, 56-58 mph, commands change up, throws with near fastball arm speed, 63-65 mph, projection in build with long and lean frame, expect increases with physical maturity.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pound long and lean frame with room for added strength and size.
Delivery: Smooth up tempo rocker style delivery. Slight coil with hips and shoulders at balance point. Works downhill on the mound with good direction towards the plate and well-balanced finish. Lands with a stiff front leg and rotates off of plant foot.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top arm slot with clean arm action and loose release.
FB: 81-83 mph, small arm side run with high release height.
CB: 71-72 mph, sharp 11/5 shape with good hand speed and sharp downward action.
CH: 76-77 mph, Low spin rate with flat shape and arm side fade.
10/28/18 - Torpey is a 5-foot-11 145-pound right-handed pitcher in Missouri’s 2022 class. Torpey has a short takeaway and over the top release, loose arm action, hides ball well, smooth drop and drive type delivery, fastball at 66-70 mph, breaking ball shows signs of being a good pitch with continued development, sharp at times, controllable, 11-to-5 shape, 56-58 mph, commands change up, throws with near fastball arm speed, 63-65 mph, projection in build with long and lean frame, expect increases with physical maturity.