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: A lot to like here. 6-foot-3 with a loose arm and can really spin it. Fastball was in the lower 80s (We've seen up to 85mph prior) and he showed signs of more to come. The breaking ball was spun well with good depth and sharp action. Acted as a legit put away offering. Fastball: 82-83mph. Fastball Spin Rate: 1854-2034 Breaking Ball: 74-76mph. Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 2103-2279
2/09/20
2/9/20 Pitching Delivery Notes: Everything works well. Good feel for movements. Clean arm with above average arm speed. Fastball: Up to 85 with more in the tank. Mostly true. Fastball Spin Rate: 1970-2160. Curveball: Pitch has a real chance. Nasty at times. 11/5 shape with hard down action. Very good spin. 66-68 mph. Curveball Spin Rate: 2480-2504. Changeup: Above average third offering. 76-78 mph with good sell.
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Scouting Notes: A lot to like here. 6-foot-3 with a loose arm and can really spin it. Fastball was in the lower 80s (We've seen up to 85mph prior) and he showed signs of more to come. The breaking ball was spun well with good depth and sharp action. Acted as a legit put away offering.
Fastball: 82-83mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1854-2034
Breaking Ball: 74-76mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 2103-2279
2/9/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Everything works well. Good feel for movements. Clean arm with above average arm speed.
Fastball: Up to 85 with more in the tank. Mostly true.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1970-2160.
Curveball: Pitch has a real chance. Nasty at times. 11/5 shape with hard down action. Very good spin. 66-68 mph.
Curveball Spin Rate: 2480-2504.
Changeup: Above average third offering. 76-78 mph with good sell.