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
Fastball
Hop+
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
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Working from an up-tempo delivery with bounce in move, he runs the fastball up to with a large arm side run with solid spin. From there, he spins a 2300 RPM slider with potential, a low 70’s curveball, and a large action changeup that looks the part of a real swing and miss option going forward.
2/21/21
Positional Profile: RHP; Breakout sophomore who's become a high-follow in the state. Body: 6-foot-2, 203-pounds. Prototypical pitcher's build; athletic, strong stature. Delivery: Quick pace to high knee lift/tuck, tall balance point; drops and drives with shoulders level, working on line, square landing with toe open. Athletic finish, in control. Arm Action: RH. Loose, efficient arm circle to high 3/4 slot; quick arm speed that comfortably projects for more velocity. FB: T88, 83-85 mph. Spins at an above-average rate, helping the pitch project further; natural arm-side action. Attacked the bottom of the zone. T2284, 2158 average rpm. CB: 66-68 mph. Above-average feel to locate; flashed depth, 11/5 shape. Upside pitch as he sharpens its action. T1986, 1902 average rpm. CH: 74-75 mph. Mostly maintains typical arm speed/slot; run/fade action. T1978, 1829 average rpm.
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Working from an up-tempo delivery with bounce in move, he runs the fastball up to with a large arm side run with solid spin. From there, he spins a 2300 RPM slider with potential, a low 70’s curveball, and a large action changeup that looks the part of a real swing and miss option going forward.
Positional Profile: RHP; Breakout sophomore who's become a high-follow in the state.
Body: 6-foot-2, 203-pounds. Prototypical pitcher's build; athletic, strong stature.
Delivery: Quick pace to high knee lift/tuck, tall balance point; drops and drives with shoulders level, working on line, square landing with toe open. Athletic finish, in control.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, efficient arm circle to high 3/4 slot; quick arm speed that comfortably projects for more velocity.
FB: T88, 83-85 mph. Spins at an above-average rate, helping the pitch project further; natural arm-side action. Attacked the bottom of the zone. T2284, 2158 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Above-average feel to locate; flashed depth, 11/5 shape. Upside pitch as he sharpens its action. T1986, 1902 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Mostly maintains typical arm speed/slot; run/fade action. T1978, 1829 average rpm.