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.
Jacksonville Commit, 5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic frame. Above average on the mound, had a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 88-90 mph; showed late running action and both sides of the plate command with heavy movement. (Max spin 2453; Avg 2342). He showed late fading action and control around the zone on his sharp changeup (81-82). Throws a tight slider (76-79) that has down in the zone command and swing and miss action. (Max spin 3134; Avg 3015).
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Jacksonville Commit, 5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic frame. Above average on the mound, had a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 88-90 mph; showed late running action and both sides of the plate command with heavy movement. (Max spin 2453; Avg 2342). He showed late fading action and control around the zone on his sharp changeup (81-82). Throws a tight slider (76-79) that has down in the zone command and swing and miss action. (Max spin 3134; Avg 3015).