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
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Follow on mound in MO 2024 class. Body: 6-4, 185-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with projectability and room to add strength. Delivery: Stretch delivery. Open front side when coming set. Deliberate tempo into an athletic balance point and hip coil. Drives down the mound with extension and a clean release out front. Lands square to home with a strong front side. Arm Action: LH. Long, loose high-3/4 arm action. Clean release with arm speed. FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Slight arm-side run on a downward plane. T2077, 1940 average rpm. CB: 68-72 mph. Big 1/7 break with occasional depth and some feel. T1899, 1804 average rpm. CH: 76-78 mph. Heavy, low-spinning pitch with sink. Thrown with fastball arm speed. T1524, 1370 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B Follow on mound in MO 2024 class.
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with projectability and room to add strength.
Delivery: Stretch delivery. Open front side when coming set. Deliberate tempo into an athletic balance point and hip coil. Drives down the mound with extension and a clean release out front. Lands square to home with a strong front side.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose high-3/4 arm action. Clean release with arm speed.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Slight arm-side run on a downward plane. T2077, 1940 average rpm.
CB: 68-72 mph. Big 1/7 break with occasional depth and some feel. T1899, 1804 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Heavy, low-spinning pitch with sink. Thrown with fastball arm speed. T1524, 1370 average rpm.