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.
Full frame 6-foot-3 225 pound RHP. Pitching- Starts center rubber; quite drop step to a mid chest balance point. Lands closed and and works over a strong front side. High 3/4 arm slot with a heavy FB that he commands to both sides of the plate at 83-84 MPH. CB featured 12-6 down action at 67-69 and a same plane change at 69-70. Also flashed a 68-69 MPH splitter. Workhorse on the mound.
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ENY Senior Day (October 20, 2018)
Full frame 6-foot-3 225 pound RHP. Pitching- Starts center rubber; quite drop step to a mid chest balance point. Lands closed and and works over a strong front side. High 3/4 arm slot with a heavy FB that he commands to both sides of the plate at 83-84 MPH. CB featured 12-6 down action at 67-69 and a same plane change at 69-70. Also flashed a 68-69 MPH splitter. Workhorse on the mound.