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/1B Body: 6-1, 230-pounds. Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg lift, slight bend in the back knee as he works down the mound, strides across his body, creates some deception for righties. Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot. FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Mostly straight, 4-seam action. T1968, 1929 average rpm. CB: 64-68 mph. Big break, 11/5 shape, plays at the bottom of the zone, thrown for strikes. T2231, 2150 average rpm. CH: 72-73 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch. T1777, 1698 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 230-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg lift, slight bend in the back knee as he works down the mound, strides across his body, creates some deception for righties.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Mostly straight, 4-seam action. T1968, 1929 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Big break, 11/5 shape, plays at the bottom of the zone, thrown for strikes. T2231, 2150 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch. T1777, 1698 average rpm.