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
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.
Physical: 6-1, 170 pounds; Proportional, Slight build. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a full coil away from the plate. Has a long stride while landing open. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of MPH, while sitting 85 MPH; life through the zone. CB: 79-83 MPH; 12-6 shape. SL: 71-72 MPH; 2-tier break. CH: 72-74 MPH; . a Plus-plus fastball up to 85 MPH with a spin rate of 2400+ RPM. Could definitely be a help for a program at the next level.
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Physical: 6-1, 170 pounds; Proportional, Slight build.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a full coil away from the plate. Has a long stride while landing open. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of MPH, while sitting 85 MPH; life through the zone. CB: 79-83 MPH; 12-6 shape. SL: 71-72 MPH; 2-tier break. CH: 72-74 MPH; . a Plus-plus fastball up to 85 MPH with a spin rate of 2400+ RPM. Could definitely be a help for a program at the next level.