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.
6-foot-3, 190 pound RHP with upside in frame. Over the head windup from left side of rubber. Long arm swing that works through a 3/4 slot. Produces effective ASR and sink to 84-85 mph fastball. Touched 86 (most velocity to date). FB max spin rate 2178 rpm. Shows feel for two secondary pitches, a 69-72 mph curveball (1813 rpm) with 11/5 shape, and a 73-76 mph changeup that mimics his fastball action. Lantz's FB max and velocity range has increased nearly 2 mph since mid-summer. He's an intriguing arm to follow with the liklihood of adding additional velocity in the near future.
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6-foot-3, 190 pound RHP with upside in frame. Over the head windup from left side of rubber. Long arm swing that works through a 3/4 slot. Produces effective ASR and sink to 84-85 mph fastball. Touched 86 (most velocity to date). FB max spin rate 2178 rpm. Shows feel for two secondary pitches, a 69-72 mph curveball (1813 rpm) with 11/5 shape, and a 73-76 mph changeup that mimics his fastball action. Lantz's FB max and velocity range has increased nearly 2 mph since mid-summer. He's an intriguing arm to follow with the liklihood of adding additional velocity in the near future.