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-2, 190-pound projectable frame. On the mound, he had an over-the-top angle and a long arm action. He is a tilt-and-topple type pitcher. Has even shoulders with a tall balance point off the mound. Lands square with an upright finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-80 mph and topped out at 80 mph; showed consistent command. Has a tight 11/5 curveball at 66-68. Showed consistent control and some armside action on his changeup (73-75).
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6-foot-2, 190-pound projectable frame. On the mound, he had an over-the-top angle and a long arm action. He is a tilt-and-topple type pitcher. Has even shoulders with a tall balance point off the mound. Lands square with an upright finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-80 mph and topped out at 80 mph; showed consistent command. Has a tight 11/5 curveball at 66-68. Showed consistent control and some armside action on his changeup (73-75).