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
Strong, broad-shouldered frame at 6-foot, 205-pounds. Works his way to the middle of the rubber and starts his delivery from there. Aggressive outward leg movements, strong brace leg. Active lower half, engages his hips. Gets into his backside early and rides it down the slope. Keeps his shoulders on the same plane. Creates a hip hinge position. Loose with a quicker arm action. Higher arm slot. Worked his FB at 80-81 MPH, touching 82 MPH. CB had bigger 11/5 shape, sat 64-65 MPH. CH displayed both run and sink at 71-72 MPH.
3/20/21
Strong and physical build at 6-foot, 205-pounds. Starts tall with his feet wide across the rubber. Keeps his elbows at his sides and glove close to his body. Glove stays locked into position until he reaches his balance point. Moves his arms out front while he sinks into his backside, quality use of counterbalances. Feet are open at foot strike. Aggressive arm swing with an elbow lock. Tends to sling it from a high 3/4 slot. FB has some life on it at 81-83 MPH. CB was 64-66 MPH and plus at times, showing sharp two plane action. Straight CH at 68-71 MPH.
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Strong, broad-shouldered frame at 6-foot, 205-pounds. Works his way to the middle of the rubber and starts his delivery from there. Aggressive outward leg movements, strong brace leg. Active lower half, engages his hips. Gets into his backside early and rides it down the slope. Keeps his shoulders on the same plane. Creates a hip hinge position. Loose with a quicker arm action. Higher arm slot. Worked his FB at 80-81 MPH, touching 82 MPH. CB had bigger 11/5 shape, sat 64-65 MPH. CH displayed both run and sink at 71-72 MPH.
Strong and physical build at 6-foot, 205-pounds. Starts tall with his feet wide across the rubber. Keeps his elbows at his sides and glove close to his body. Glove stays locked into position until he reaches his balance point. Moves his arms out front while he sinks into his backside, quality use of counterbalances. Feet are open at foot strike. Aggressive arm swing with an elbow lock. Tends to sling it from a high 3/4 slot. FB has some life on it at 81-83 MPH. CB was 64-66 MPH and plus at times, showing sharp two plane action. Straight CH at 68-71 MPH.