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.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Works from stretch. Quick tempo, high balance point, strong front side. Good direction down mound with some extension in release.
Arm Action: RH. Long high-¾ arm action.
FB: T76 71-74 mph, heavy action around the zone.
CB: 65-67 mph, smaller 11/5 break with avg spin.
CH: 63-66 mph, sink action.