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.
Physical: 5-7, 130 pounds; Smaller, lean build. Average swift athletic tester. 7.91 60-yd dash. Offensively: RHH. Hitterish tendencies. Relaxed narrow stance. Simple trigger. Small hand/barrel takeback. Handsy swing. Direct barrel path with a level finish. More LDs than GBs/FBs during BP round. Middle of the field approach. Stays behind it. Firm front leg. Balanced swing. Defensively: C - 68, 2.33-2.53 pops. Smooth exchange with average quickness during throwdowns. Replaced feet with good direction. 4/4 accurate throwdowns. Short AA w/ average strength. Gets into taller posture. Advanced receiver. Quiet body. Soft hands with minimal glove movement when framing.
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Physical: 5-7, 130 pounds; Smaller, lean build. Average swift athletic tester. 7.91 60-yd dash.
Offensively: RHH. Hitterish tendencies. Relaxed narrow stance. Simple trigger. Small hand/barrel takeback. Handsy swing. Direct barrel path with a level finish. More LDs than GBs/FBs during BP round. Middle of the field approach. Stays behind it. Firm front leg. Balanced swing.
Defensively: C - 68, 2.33-2.53 pops. Smooth exchange with average quickness during throwdowns. Replaced feet with good direction. 4/4 accurate throwdowns. Short AA w/ average strength. Gets into taller posture. Advanced receiver. Quiet body. Soft hands with minimal glove movement when framing.