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.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 180 pounds
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with a square land and good repeatability.
Arm Action: Long, clean arm swing from high 3/4.
FB: 84-86 mph, flashing arm-side run. Avg Spin/Max Spin: 2097 rpm/2160 rpm
CB: 69-72 mph, with side-to-side action and depth.. Avg Spin/Max Spin: 2172 rpm/2203 rpm
CH: 72-74 mph, with good depth.. Avg Spin/Max Spin: 1696 rpm/1781 rpm