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
5-foot-10, 155-pound proportional athletic frame. Smooth fluid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a longer quick arm action while showing above average developing arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with balanced clean finish. Threw his fastball 76-79 mph; had late tailing action and decent both sides of the plate control. (Max spin 2141; Avg 2043). Throws his 10/4 slider (66-68) with slurvey action and around the zone control. Throws his 10/4 slider (66-68) with control around the zone and slurvey action. (Max spin 2056; Avg 1978).
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5-foot-10, 155-pound proportional athletic frame. Smooth fluid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a longer quick arm action while showing above average developing arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with balanced clean finish. Threw his fastball 76-79 mph; had late tailing action and decent both sides of the plate control. (Max spin 2141; Avg 2043). Throws his 10/4 slider (66-68) with slurvey action and around the zone control. Throws his 10/4 slider (66-68) with control around the zone and slurvey action. (Max spin 2056; Avg 1978).