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.
Athletic build at 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. The lefty sets up in the middle of the rubber with his feet facing directly forward. Keeps his hands by chest height with a higher leg lift. Even shoulder tilt with a soft frontside. Short stride, gets over his brace leg. Short, compact arm action from a higher 3/4 slot. Consistent strikethrower. FB located all over the zone at 79-81 MPH, touching 82 MPH. CB at 67-69 MPH had slurvy shape with horizontal break. CH was plus at times, showing two plane action at 71-73 MPH.
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Athletic build at 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. The lefty sets up in the middle of the rubber with his feet facing directly forward. Keeps his hands by chest height with a higher leg lift. Even shoulder tilt with a soft frontside. Short stride, gets over his brace leg. Short, compact arm action from a higher 3/4 slot. Consistent strikethrower. FB located all over the zone at 79-81 MPH, touching 82 MPH. CB at 67-69 MPH had slurvy shape with horizontal break. CH was plus at times, showing two plane action at 71-73 MPH.