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
Body: 6-foot-2, 225-pound physical frame with present strength
Delivery: On the mound uses a long rocker style delivery with an uptempo pace in to a slowed down leg kick. Works to a high a balance point with slight lean back at the top of the delivery. Hands work quietly throughout the delivery out of the belt and works to a high front side. Shows the ability to slide step effectively. Slight lean back into the back leg with strong push off the rubber with good extension down the slope. High effort delivery with good direction.
Arm Action: Over the top arm slot with strong pull down at release.
FB: 87-90 mph, mostly straight shape and likes to work to the glove side and up in the zone.
CB: 68-70 mph, big shape with early breaking 11/5 shape and feel for spin.
CH: 78-79 mph, short fading action to the arm side with good hand speed.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 225-pound physical frame with present strength
Delivery: On the mound uses a long rocker style delivery with an uptempo pace in to a slowed down leg kick. Works to a high a balance point with slight lean back at the top of the delivery. Hands work quietly throughout the delivery out of the belt and works to a high front side. Shows the ability to slide step effectively. Slight lean back into the back leg with strong push off the rubber with good extension down the slope. High effort delivery with good direction.
Arm Action: Over the top arm slot with strong pull down at release.
FB: 87-90 mph, mostly straight shape and likes to work to the glove side and up in the zone.
CB: 68-70 mph, big shape with early breaking 11/5 shape and feel for spin.
CH: 78-79 mph, short fading action to the arm side with good hand speed.