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.
Scouting Notes:Athletic delivery with a very loose arm. Shows physical signs of more velocity to come. Fastball shows late elife through the zone with occasional sink. Curveball pops out of the hands with slurvish action through the zone. Spins it well, and isn't afraid to throw it in any count. Also has a slider that shows tight, late action across a horizontal plane. Fastball:79-81 mph. Fastball Spin Rate:1645-2106 Breaking Ball:65-67 mph, 70-72 mph slider. Breaking Ball Spin Rate:2162-2200
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Scouting Notes:Athletic delivery with a very loose arm. Shows physical signs of more velocity to come. Fastball shows late elife through the zone with occasional sink. Curveball pops out of the hands with slurvish action through the zone. Spins it well, and isn't afraid to throw it in any count. Also has a slider that shows tight, late action across a horizontal plane.
Fastball:79-81 mph.
Fastball Spin Rate:1645-2106
Breaking Ball:65-67 mph, 70-72 mph slider.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate:2162-2200