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.
The Bullettproof Prospect had a good showing at his home facility, highlighted by pitchability that should make him a target for Canadian post-secondary programs. A two-pitch guy, Richmond sat 78-80 T80.7mph out of the stretch and flashed a downer breaking ball that could play as a strikeout pitch down the line. Works downhill from a clean, overhand arm action. Slender 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame that still has room for velocity growth.
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