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.
2022 MLB Draft League: Power-throwing righty blows the fastball by guys at 95-97, T99 that generates 25% Whiff% and 11% Chase%. Slurvy slider with 16" of HZB and 6" of IVB plays off the fastball well.
10/05/20
Lake Land Scout Day: Three-quarter slot right-hander with a high effort, drop-n-drive delivery. Fastball sat 92-93 with ride through zone when up. Also showed a firm 87 mph circle changeup and was on the side of a 79-81 mph slider. Will need to adjust grip and intent, thinking more cutter with finger pressure than creating spin with wrist action.
9/16/19
Lanky righty with a 90-92 (T93) fastball and a 2500 spin rate on his slider.
2/18/17
Six-foot-1, 150-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS with a thin, lanky frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with some rhythm and regular effort. Fastball was straight at 79-80 mph for strikes. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 65-68 mph. Changeup was straight at 71-75 mph. At the plate hits from an open stance with average balance. Line drive hitter with some looseness in the hands. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.49. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ slot. Average hands with slower actions. Threw 76 mph across the infield.
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2022 MLB Draft League: Power-throwing righty blows the fastball by guys at 95-97, T99 that generates 25% Whiff% and 11% Chase%. Slurvy slider with 16" of HZB and 6" of IVB plays off the fastball well.
Lake Land Scout Day: Three-quarter slot right-hander with a high effort, drop-n-drive delivery. Fastball sat 92-93 with ride through zone when up. Also showed a firm 87 mph circle changeup and was on the side of a 79-81 mph slider. Will need to adjust grip and intent, thinking more cutter with finger pressure than creating spin with wrist action.
Lanky righty with a 90-92 (T93) fastball and a 2500 spin rate on his slider.
Six-foot-1, 150-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS with a thin, lanky frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with some rhythm and regular effort. Fastball was straight at 79-80 mph for strikes. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 65-68 mph. Changeup was straight at 71-75 mph. At the plate hits from an open stance with average balance. Line drive hitter with some looseness in the hands. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.49. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ slot. Average hands with slower actions. Threw 76 mph across the infield.