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
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Physical: 5-11, 160 pounds; Slender, lean build. 7.02 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 83 MPH. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 69-70 MPH; showed depth.
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Physical: 5-foot-11, 150 pounds; Proportional, slender build. 3.97 30 yd dash. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman. Pull side gap approach with quick hands. Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands work through the ball while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 80 MPH.
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Physical: 5-11, 160 pounds; Slender, lean build. 7.02 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 83 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 69-70 MPH; showed depth.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 150 pounds; Proportional, slender build. 3.97 30 yd dash.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman. Pull side gap approach with quick hands.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands work through the ball while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 80 MPH.