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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Joey Melendez: LHP/OF, (2024) Midview, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands soft. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2333; Avg 2236). Throws a 1/7 curveball that has gradual action. (Max spin 2219; Avg 2185). Throws a 2/8 slider that has late action. (Max spin 2250; Avg 2181).
2/04/23
Joey Melendez: LHP/OF, (2024) Midview, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance is tall point with a downhill shoulders in his delivery. Lands soft with balanced finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2107; Avg 2046). Threw a 1/7 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2293; Avg 2180).
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Joey Melendez: LHP/OF, (2024) Midview, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands soft. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2333; Avg 2236). Throws a 1/7 curveball that has gradual action. (Max spin 2219; Avg 2185). Throws a 2/8 slider that has late action. (Max spin 2250; Avg 2181).
Joey Melendez: LHP/OF, (2024) Midview, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance is tall point with a downhill shoulders in his delivery. Lands soft with balanced finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2107; Avg 2046). Threw a 1/7 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2293; Avg 2180).