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.
5-foot-7, 180-pound sturdy frame. On the mound, used a compact arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. drop-and-drive type pitcher. Has tall balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-79 mph with a max of 81 mph; has running action and arm side control. Threw a 1/7 curveball (67-70) with tight action and glove side command. Showed fading action and arm side command on his changeup (68-69).
11/02/19
5-foot-7, 180-pound lefty sat 76-78 out of a high 3/4 arm slot. Sophomore showcased a balance, repeatable delivery while commanding three pitches down in the zone. Showcased a feel for spin on his 1/7 breaking curveball with some depth at 67-68. Also commanded a changeup with good sell at 71-72.
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5-foot-7, 180-pound sturdy frame. On the mound, used a compact arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. drop-and-drive type pitcher. Has tall balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-79 mph with a max of 81 mph; has running action and arm side control. Threw a 1/7 curveball (67-70) with tight action and glove side command. Showed fading action and arm side command on his changeup (68-69).
5-foot-7, 180-pound lefty sat 76-78 out of a high 3/4 arm slot. Sophomore showcased a balance, repeatable delivery while commanding three pitches down in the zone. Showcased a feel for spin on his 1/7 breaking curveball with some depth at 67-68. Also commanded a changeup with good sell at 71-72.