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.
Physical: 6-foot-5, 205 pounds; long, lanky build. Pitching: Good tempo in the delivery with a toe tap just before leg lift, moves down the mound with intent. Works with a high 3/4 slot that borders on completely over the top. FB: Peak velo of 87 MPH, while sitting 85-87 MPH. Flashed a low spin FB with good velo, could play well in the bottom of the zone with the heavy feel it produces. CB: 73-74 MPH. Showcased a sharp CB that has high spin, quality pitch to tunnel off his FB. CH: 76-77 MPH. Kills the spin effectively on the CH, maintains good depth and fade.
7/31/18
Stands 6-foot-4, 175-pounds with a pitchers frame. Long lean frame, slower pace to his tempo, high knee lift for timing. Arm-action is clean and whippy, shorter in the back, fastball sits 75-76 mph with some late life, CH was 65-67, CB 65-67 with 1/7 shape.
7/03/18
Stands 6-foot-4, 175-pounds with projection in the frame. Tall limbs, simple mechanics, long arm swing in the back with a high over the top release point. Fastball peaked at 77 with some downward tilt.
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Physical: 6-foot-5, 205 pounds; long, lanky build.
Pitching: Good tempo in the delivery with a toe tap just before leg lift, moves down the mound with intent. Works with a high 3/4 slot that borders on completely over the top. FB: Peak velo of 87 MPH, while sitting 85-87 MPH. Flashed a low spin FB with good velo, could play well in the bottom of the zone with the heavy feel it produces. CB: 73-74 MPH. Showcased a sharp CB that has high spin, quality pitch to tunnel off his FB. CH: 76-77 MPH. Kills the spin effectively on the CH, maintains good depth and fade.
Stands 6-foot-4, 175-pounds with a pitchers frame. Long lean frame, slower pace to his tempo, high knee lift for timing. Arm-action is clean and whippy, shorter in the back, fastball sits 75-76 mph with some late life, CH was 65-67, CB 65-67 with 1/7 shape.
Stands 6-foot-4, 175-pounds with projection in the frame. Tall limbs, simple mechanics, long arm swing in the back with a high over the top release point. Fastball peaked at 77 with some downward tilt.