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
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery exclusively from the stretch. When synched up, creates a tough angle and the ball jumps out of his hand. Good tempo with a slight bit of herky jerky.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 210 pounds
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery exclusively from the stretch. When synched up, creates a tough angle and the ball jumps out of his hand. Good tempo with a slight bit of herky jerky.
Arm Action: Long arm swing from high 3/4.
FB: 85-90 mph, with arm-side run. Avg Spin/Max Spin: 1871 rpm/1955 rpm
CB: 66-70 mph, with true, 1/7 shape. Avg Spin/Max Spin: 1565 rpm/1614 rpm
CH: 67-76 mph, flashing arm-side action.. Avg Spin/Max Spin: rpm/ rpm