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: RHP. Follow arm in the 2023 class.
Body: Lean, high-waisted 6-foot-2, 155-pound frame with projectability.
Delivery: On the mound works from the stretch only. Open start, big leg swing to balance point. Great direction down the mound with extension out front and speed.
Arm Action: RH. Long high-¾ arm action. Solid arm speed.
FB: 80-83 mph, straight action for strikes. Ball jumps out of his hand.
CB: 72-73 mph, sharp 11/5 break with tight spin and feel.
CH: 76-79 mph, late fade action tunneled with fastball arm speed.
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Positional Profile: RHP. Follow arm in the 2023 class.
Body: Lean, high-waisted 6-foot-2, 155-pound frame with projectability.
Delivery: On the mound works from the stretch only. Open start, big leg swing to balance point. Great direction down the mound with extension out front and speed.
Arm Action: RH. Long high-¾ arm action. Solid arm speed.
FB: 80-83 mph, straight action for strikes. Ball jumps out of his hand.
CB: 72-73 mph, sharp 11/5 break with tight spin and feel.
CH: 76-79 mph, late fade action tunneled with fastball arm speed.