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: 6/4, 165 pounds. Long, lanky frame, room to add strength. Defense: Arm: R. Hit: R. Slightly open base, barrel flat over back shoulder. Toe tap, average stride, hands load back. Loose, quick hands, some lift to the swing path, barrel stays through the ball, middle of the field approach. Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Lots of hard contact, above average bat speed.
Delivery: Side step and hand pump over the head. Easy turn with a leg kick to the shoulders. Good rhythm, building throughout. Loose hips. On-line and level, lands in-line and square. Solid finish with the hips clearing, and a small fall to the 1B side Arm Action: R.Quick, loose arm. Long arm swing to a high-3/4 slot. Arm strength and arm quickness present FB: T89, 86-89 mph. 2268 rpm. Around the zone with better feel for the arm side. Consistent 1:00 spin tilt out of the hand. CB: 73-75 mph. 2259 rpm. 10/4 tilt. Tight, late action. Chance to miss bats. CH: 77-79 mph. 1677 rpm. 2:00 spin tilt out of the hand. Solid arm speed
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Body: 6/4, 165 pounds. Long, lanky frame, room to add strength.
Defense:
Arm: R.
Hit: R. Slightly open base, barrel flat over back shoulder. Toe tap, average stride, hands load back. Loose, quick hands, some lift to the swing path, barrel stays through the ball, middle of the field approach.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Lots of hard contact, above average bat speed.
Delivery: Side step and hand pump over the head. Easy turn with a leg kick to the shoulders. Good rhythm, building throughout. Loose hips. On-line and level, lands in-line and square. Solid finish with the hips clearing, and a small fall to the 1B side
Arm Action: R. Quick, loose arm. Long arm swing to a high-3/4 slot. Arm strength and arm quickness present
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. 2268 rpm. Around the zone with better feel for the arm side. Consistent 1:00 spin tilt out of the hand.
CB: 73-75 mph. 2259 rpm. 10/4 tilt. Tight, late action. Chance to miss bats.
CH: 77-79 mph. 1677 rpm. 2:00 spin tilt out of the hand. Solid arm speed