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
Physical 6-foot-6, 265-pound right-handed pitcher. Rolland works from a long, loose high-¾ arm action, generating some tilt in his shoulders. Works downhill with extension from his big frame, landing slightly closed with good direction. Fastball has a downward angle with heavy action, 81-82 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, thrown for strikes at 68-70 mph. Cutter has average action, 78-79 mph. Changeup shows arm-side fade, 73-75 mph.
11/03/19
6-foot-6, 265-pound right-handed throwing pitcher. Big frame and mound presence. Simple and repeatable delivery. Gets to a closed balance point and good direction down mound. Shorter stride and stays tall through release. Throws from a ¾ arm slot with average arm action. Fastball is slightly downhill with cut action thrown at 83-85 mph. Curveball has 11/5 break with good depth and spin at 71-72 mph. Change-up is thrown with good feel at 76-78 mph with fade action.
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Physical 6-foot-6, 265-pound right-handed pitcher. Rolland works from a long, loose high-¾ arm action, generating some tilt in his shoulders. Works downhill with extension from his big frame, landing slightly closed with good direction. Fastball has a downward angle with heavy action, 81-82 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, thrown for strikes at 68-70 mph. Cutter has average action, 78-79 mph. Changeup shows arm-side fade, 73-75 mph.
6-foot-6, 265-pound right-handed throwing pitcher. Big frame and mound presence. Simple and repeatable delivery. Gets to a closed balance point and good direction down mound. Shorter stride and stays tall through release. Throws from a ¾ arm slot with average arm action. Fastball is slightly downhill with cut action thrown at 83-85 mph. Curveball has 11/5 break with good depth and spin at 71-72 mph. Change-up is thrown with good feel at 76-78 mph with fade action.