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, lean frame at 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Sets up on the first base side of the rubber with his feet facing the line. Slight uphill shoulder tilt. Frontside stays low. Maintains rhythm and tempo throughout. Simple, compact delivery. Shorter arm swing. High 3/4 arm slot. Worked his FB all over the zone for strikes at 81-82 MPH. CB had 12/6 shape, late downer action at times at 68-70 MPH. CH with sink at 71-72 MPH.
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Athletic, lean frame at 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Sets up on the first base side of the rubber with his feet facing the line. Slight uphill shoulder tilt. Frontside stays low. Maintains rhythm and tempo throughout. Simple, compact delivery. Shorter arm swing. High 3/4 arm slot. Worked his FB all over the zone for strikes at 81-82 MPH. CB had 12/6 shape, late downer action at times at 68-70 MPH. CH with sink at 71-72 MPH.