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
Physical: 6-foot-6, 205 pounds; tall, lanky frame, long levers.
Pitching: Sets up in the middle of the rubber, big side step before getting into a high leg kick above his waist, comes set at his chin and splits his hands at his waist, long stride out towards the plate. quick take back, delivers from a high power 3/4 arm slot. FB: T 87 MPH, 83-87 MPH. High spin, plays well up in the zone. CT: 75-78 MPH with late, sharp lateral movement.
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Physical: 6-foot-6, 205 pounds; tall, lanky frame, long levers.
Pitching: Sets up in the middle of the rubber, big side step before getting into a high leg kick above his waist, comes set at his chin and splits his hands at his waist, long stride out towards the plate. quick take back, delivers from a high power 3/4 arm slot. FB: T 87 MPH, 83-87 MPH. High spin, plays well up in the zone. CT: 75-78 MPH with late, sharp lateral movement.