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.
Deliberate side step, toe tap to plant and pivot. High leg lift to waist high balance. Sits on rear leg. Kick out to open toe stride. High arc shortened with easy extension. Glove side leverage with max effort, head pulls to 3B side FB 78-81 Pounded the zone with all pitches, some downward movement SL 66-68 Good spin, good feel for zone, down in zone. CH 75 Good feel. Good Tempo, Good Change of Speeds, Strikes Good Qualities
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Deliberate side step, toe tap to plant and pivot. High leg lift to waist high balance. Sits on rear leg. Kick out to open toe stride. High arc shortened with easy extension. Glove side leverage with max effort, head pulls to 3B side FB 78-81 Pounded the zone with all pitches, some downward movement SL 66-68 Good spin, good feel for zone, down in zone. CH 75 Good feel. Good Tempo, Good Change of Speeds, Strikes Good Qualities