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.
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: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds; High waisted with a lean build. Pitching: Works with good pace; leg lift above the belt before getting into back side and working down in line finishing with intent. Long arm swing working up quick before getting to a clean 3/4 release. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 74-76 MPH. Flashes ride (max 20" vertical rise) and arm side run up to 15.5" through the zone. CB: 67-69 MPH. Sharp with 2-8 shape; max vertical drop up to 10.5" and up to 21" horizontal break. CH: 72-73 MPH. Good arm speed with up to 14.8" arm side fade.
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Physical: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds; High waisted with a lean build.
Pitching: Works with good pace; leg lift above the belt before getting into back side and working down in line finishing with intent. Long arm swing working up quick before getting to a clean 3/4 release. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 74-76 MPH. Flashes ride (max 20" vertical rise) and arm side run up to 15.5" through the zone. CB: 67-69 MPH. Sharp with 2-8 shape; max vertical drop up to 10.5" and up to 21" horizontal break. CH: 72-73 MPH. Good arm speed with up to 14.8" arm side fade.