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.
Delivery: Controlled tempo throughout the delivery, uses a pause at the top of his delivery before coming down the mound, consistent release point and landing spot, stays balanced throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
FB: 80-83 T84 mph. Strikes to the glove-side and top of the zone with arm-side run.
CB: 69 mph. 11/5 shape.
SL: 68-71 mph. Flashed sweeping action.
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Nate Sheehy
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo throughout the delivery, uses a pause at the top of his delivery before coming down the mound, consistent release point and landing spot, stays balanced throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
FB: 80-83 T84 mph. Strikes to the glove-side and top of the zone with arm-side run.
CB: 69 mph. 11/5 shape.
SL: 68-71 mph. Flashed sweeping action.