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-1, 190 pounds; strong, physical build. Pitching: Center rubber setup with an up-tempo and compact motion; stays on-line down the mound with a max effort release; firm front side with a strong lower half creating momentum down the mound. Quick whippy arm action with standard 3/4 arm slot. FB: Peak velo of 88 MPH, while sitting 86-88 MPH. Fastball attacks the hitter with high velo and max effort release. SL: 70-73 MPH. Gets good sweeping action. CH: 75-76 MPH. Will get some arm side run on the changeup.
6/15/20
Physical: Physically advanced 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame with noticeable strength throughout the movements on the bump.
Pitching: RHP - Imposing mound presence with an uptempo delivery allowing for a high-effort, high ¾ arm-slot to work out of a power, high ¾ arm-slot. Advanced hip shoulder separation jolted the arm with fluidity through the throwing window creating whip and high spin on an 86-88 mph FB in the zone. Mixed in a swing and miss 68-71 mph CB showing 11/5 shape and late depth as well as a 74-76 mph CH with arm-side fade. Projects as a strikeout arm moving forward while pitching with an edge on the bump; loves to compete in the zone.
2/23/20
The primary right-handed pitcher showcased a physically advanced 6-foot, 200-pound frame with feel for his body and strength in his actions. The righty sat 82-85 mph out of a repeatable, high ¾ arm-slot with downhill action on the fastball and present crossfire. Mixed in a 70-71 mph curveball featuring slider action across the zone. Countered with feel for a 74-75 mph changeup thrown with quality sell, displaying occasional depth down in the zone. Showed command of three pitches throwing each with near fastball arm-speed allowing for some deception in the release. Strong lower-half created consistent downhill action on pitches and crossfire in the land yielded occasional cut and pull on the fastball.
9/10/17
5-foot-8, 165-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace with very little load of his hands. Consistently barreled the baseball during batting practice with a bat exit velocity of 73 mph. Ran an 8.65 60-yard dash and showcased accurate 65 mph arm strength across the diamond from third base. The righty sat 67-69 from a high 3/4 arm slot on the mound. Also showcased a 2-seam fastball with similar velocity, a curveball 58-60 with 11/5 rotation and a changeup at 61-62.
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Physical: 6-foot-1, 190 pounds; strong, physical build.
Pitching: Center rubber setup with an up-tempo and compact motion; stays on-line down the mound with a max effort release; firm front side with a strong lower half creating momentum down the mound. Quick whippy arm action with standard 3/4 arm slot. FB: Peak velo of 88 MPH, while sitting 86-88 MPH. Fastball attacks the hitter with high velo and max effort release. SL: 70-73 MPH. Gets good sweeping action. CH: 75-76 MPH. Will get some arm side run on the changeup.
Physical: Physically advanced 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame with noticeable strength throughout the movements on the bump.
Pitching: RHP - Imposing mound presence with an uptempo delivery allowing for a high-effort, high ¾ arm-slot to work out of a power, high ¾ arm-slot. Advanced hip shoulder separation jolted the arm with fluidity through the throwing window creating whip and high spin on an 86-88 mph FB in the zone. Mixed in a swing and miss 68-71 mph CB showing 11/5 shape and late depth as well as a 74-76 mph CH with arm-side fade. Projects as a strikeout arm moving forward while pitching with an edge on the bump; loves to compete in the zone.
The primary right-handed pitcher showcased a physically advanced 6-foot, 200-pound frame with feel for his body and strength in his actions. The righty sat 82-85 mph out of a repeatable, high ¾ arm-slot with downhill action on the fastball and present crossfire. Mixed in a 70-71 mph curveball featuring slider action across the zone. Countered with feel for a 74-75 mph changeup thrown with quality sell, displaying occasional depth down in the zone. Showed command of three pitches throwing each with near fastball arm-speed allowing for some deception in the release. Strong lower-half created consistent downhill action on pitches and crossfire in the land yielded occasional cut and pull on the fastball.
5-foot-8, 165-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace with very little load of his hands. Consistently barreled the baseball during batting practice with a bat exit velocity of 73 mph. Ran an 8.65 60-yard dash and showcased accurate 65 mph arm strength across the diamond from third base. The righty sat 67-69 from a high 3/4 arm slot on the mound. Also showcased a 2-seam fastball with similar velocity, a curveball 58-60 with 11/5 rotation and a changeup at 61-62.