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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
North Carolina A&T commit Body: 6/3, 165 pounds. Length is present with projection left Delivery: Tall with a small rocker and turn. Closed at balance with a kick to the high-chest. Loads the backside. Uphill leverage in the shoulders. Works back to an on-line and square foot strike. Solid extension. Athletic finish Arm Action: R.Medium arm swing with some stiffness out of the glovec. Works slightly behind the body line. Over-the-top release with above average arm speed. Good intent and direction FB: T86, 81-86 mph. 2141 rpm. Arm side run, at times late. Elevated throughout, created soft contact with average vertical break metrics. Attacked the zone and expanded when ahead CB: 74-77 mph. 2202 rpm. Inconsistent spin working for 11/5 tilt. Has intent. Good arm speed. CH: 77-78 mph. 1757 rpm. Landed the change consistently with good arm speed. Has arm side run out of the hand
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North Carolina A&T commit
Body: 6/3, 165 pounds. Length is present with projection left
Delivery: Tall with a small rocker and turn. Closed at balance with a kick to the high-chest. Loads the backside. Uphill leverage in the shoulders. Works back to an on-line and square foot strike. Solid extension. Athletic finish
Arm Action: R. Medium arm swing with some stiffness out of the glovec. Works slightly behind the body line. Over-the-top release with above average arm speed. Good intent and direction
FB: T86, 81-86 mph. 2141 rpm. Arm side run, at times late. Elevated throughout, created soft contact with average vertical break metrics. Attacked the zone and expanded when ahead
CB: 74-77 mph. 2202 rpm. Inconsistent spin working for 11/5 tilt. Has intent. Good arm speed.
CH: 77-78 mph. 1757 rpm. Landed the change consistently with good arm speed. Has arm side run out of the hand