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.
6-foot, 190-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound, the fastball sat 83-84 mph with more in the tank. The command was solid throughout the event. The spin pitch was 72-73 mph and very good. The pitch has the makings of being a good one down the road. The changeup is a developing pitch for him, sitting 74-75 mph. The delivery is solid in tempo and there is effort in the delivery. The slot is 3/4 and he is aggressive with his pitches.
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