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.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-0, 166-pounds. Delivery: Loose delivery, coils into a medium/high leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half that works in-line. Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing, quick arm from a 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 79-83 mph. Control to the arm-side, plays with sinking action and horizontal movement. T2062, 1817 average rpm. SL: 64-67 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape, sweeping action with some feel for strikes. T2000, 1905 average rpm. CH: 68-70 mph. Plays with sink and fading action, thrown for strikes. T1244, 1083 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 166-pounds.
Delivery: Loose delivery, coils into a medium/high leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half that works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing, quick arm from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 79-83 mph. Control to the arm-side, plays with sinking action and horizontal movement. T2062, 1817 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape, sweeping action with some feel for strikes. T2000, 1905 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Plays with sink and fading action, thrown for strikes. T1244, 1083 average rpm.