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.
Fastball
Hop+
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: 5-foot-10, 165 pounds; lean, wiry frame. Pitching: Worked exclusively out of the stretch, engages his back side nicely to drive himself down the mound. Loose, whippy arm action from a 3/4 slot. Good hand speed through release. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH. Threw his FB nicely to his arm side with some ASR, average spin so it plays best at the bottom of the zone. CB: 68-69 MPH. Spun a quality CB with some depth and sharpness to it, great shape to the pitch. CH: 77-78 MPH. Displayed a CH with fantastic fade to the arm side, very valuable pitch for the future and has swing and miss potential.
10/12/17
Rangy, athletic frame at 5-foot-11 152 pounds with room for physical gains. Above average arm from the OF with a 6.88 60. Found the barrel on a few swings during BP, with the ball jumping off the bat. Intriguing player to follow.
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Physical: 5-foot-10, 165 pounds; lean, wiry frame.
Pitching: Worked exclusively out of the stretch, engages his back side nicely to drive himself down the mound. Loose, whippy arm action from a 3/4 slot. Good hand speed through release. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH. Threw his FB nicely to his arm side with some ASR, average spin so it plays best at the bottom of the zone. CB: 68-69 MPH. Spun a quality CB with some depth and sharpness to it, great shape to the pitch. CH: 77-78 MPH. Displayed a CH with fantastic fade to the arm side, very valuable pitch for the future and has swing and miss potential.
Rangy, athletic frame at 5-foot-11 152 pounds with room for physical gains. Above average arm from the OF with a 6.88 60. Found the barrel on a few swings during BP, with the ball jumping off the bat. Intriguing player to follow.