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.
6 foot 0, 175 pound RHP. Medium, solid frame w/ proportional strength and projectability. Pitched from 3/4 slot w/ short arm stab action. Simple quiet repeatable delivery w/ consistent stroke. Needs to incorporate more lower half to drive towards the plate. FB showed decent life w/ occasional light arm side run. Showed two off speed offerings w/ 11/5 CB with proper shape and CH w/ good fade. Solid three pitch mix, threw all 3 for strikes.
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Max FB: 79 FB: 77-79 CB: 70-71 CH: 73-75
6 foot 0, 175 pound RHP. Medium, solid frame w/ proportional strength and projectability. Pitched from 3/4 slot w/ short arm stab action. Simple quiet repeatable delivery w/ consistent stroke. Needs to incorporate more lower half to drive towards the plate. FB showed decent life w/ occasional light arm side run. Showed two off speed offerings w/ 11/5 CB with proper shape and CH w/ good fade. Solid three pitch mix, threw all 3 for strikes.