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
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
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.
Physical: Lean and lengthy 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame with a projectable build while showcasing long levers on the bump creating tough angles on hitters.
Pitching: LHP - Easy drop step with a mid level leg lift at the top of the stack, stayed tall in the posture while releasing through a high ¾ slot with good extension on the front side, landed slightly closed creating some crossfire on the delivery. Fastball played into the zone free and easy at 80-83 mph with additional velocity gains expected in the near future. Commanded a strong second pitch; a two-plane, 72-73 mph CB featuring 1/7 shape and a top of 2269 RPM spin rate per Trackman Baseball.
2/26/17
Slender frame with long arms and legs at 5-foot-11 145 pounds. Pitching- Starts center rubber with a quiet drop step; mid chest balance point with some lean over his back leg. Stays tall with an elongated arm action. Stays closed on landing with shoulders slightly outside his hips. Firm front side with long and loose extension out in front. Arm slot works through a 3/4 position with free and easy action. Repeats delivery; sitting 72-74 MPH. CB is an early action 12-to-6 with good spin, needing more of a finish. Show some arm side fade with his change up at 63-65 MPH. Extremely projectable frame with room for physical additions; arm action works well and easily add velocity over the long term.
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Physical: Lean and lengthy 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame with a projectable build while showcasing long levers on the bump creating tough angles on hitters.
Pitching: LHP - Easy drop step with a mid level leg lift at the top of the stack, stayed tall in the posture while releasing through a high ¾ slot with good extension on the front side, landed slightly closed creating some crossfire on the delivery. Fastball played into the zone free and easy at 80-83 mph with additional velocity gains expected in the near future. Commanded a strong second pitch; a two-plane, 72-73 mph CB featuring 1/7 shape and a top of 2269 RPM spin rate per Trackman Baseball.
Slender frame with long arms and legs at 5-foot-11 145 pounds. Pitching- Starts center rubber with a quiet drop step; mid chest balance point with some lean over his back leg. Stays tall with an elongated arm action. Stays closed on landing with shoulders slightly outside his hips. Firm front side with long and loose extension out in front. Arm slot works through a 3/4 position with free and easy action. Repeats delivery; sitting 72-74 MPH. CB is an early action 12-to-6 with good spin, needing more of a finish. Show some arm side fade with his change up at 63-65 MPH. Extremely projectable frame with room for physical additions; arm action works well and easily add velocity over the long term.