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: RHP Body: 6-foot-5, 195-pounds. Lanky, upside frame. Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, upright posture at balance point, slight lead leg hitch downhill prior to footstrike, front foot lands open to target with an aggressive finish. Arm Action: RH. Shorter stroke with some poke on the backside, compact circle, high 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Straight action with some natural carry, averaged 18.4 inches of induced vertical break. 1,989 RPM avg. CB: 61-63 mph. 12/6 shape with downer action, some depth. Decelerates arm action. 1,777 RPM avg. CH: 67-69 mph. 1,694 RPM avg.
4/28/18 - 5-foot-9, 145-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound, quick tempo, drop and drive delivery, open landing. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, some rhythm and effort involved. Fastball worked straight, occasional sink in the zone, 63-66 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, faded down in the zone, 60-61 mph.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 195-pounds. Lanky, upside frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, upright posture at balance point, slight lead leg hitch downhill prior to footstrike, front foot lands open to target with an aggressive finish.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter stroke with some poke on the backside, compact circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Straight action with some natural carry, averaged 18.4 inches of induced vertical break. 1,989 RPM avg.
CB: 61-63 mph. 12/6 shape with downer action, some depth. Decelerates arm action. 1,777 RPM avg.
CH: 67-69 mph. 1,694 RPM avg.
4/28/18 - 5-foot-9, 145-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound, quick tempo, drop and drive delivery, open landing. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, some rhythm and effort involved. Fastball worked straight, occasional sink in the zone, 63-66 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, faded down in the zone, 60-61 mph.