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.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance. Knee-to-knee load with quick stride and slight uphill swing. Quick hands, hard line-drives to mid/pull side. Upright finish on front foot.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long high-¾ arm action.
Defense: Clean glove and gather, sits back to field, average feet and release on throws across the infield.
Run: 4.51 home-to-first time.
Delivery: Tuck-and-turn delivery with small body coil and average tempo. Stiff front side, landing open while throwing slightly across his body. Upright release.
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Delivery: Short rocker into short tuck and turn, lands on stiff leg, open to plate, mostly upright on release. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with flashes of hand speed out front. FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Occasional life on FB with varying action to plate. CB: 64-67 mph. Tight spin, thrown with conviction, inconsistent release point. CH: 74-76 mph. Good feel for strike zone with firm cutting action.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance. Knee-to-knee load with quick stride and slight uphill swing. Quick hands, hard line-drives to mid/pull side. Upright finish on front foot.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long high-¾ arm action.
Defense: Clean glove and gather, sits back to field, average feet and release on throws across the infield.
Run: 4.51 home-to-first time.
Delivery: Tuck-and-turn delivery with small body coil and average tempo. Stiff front side, landing open while throwing slightly across his body. Upright release.
Arm Action: RH. Short high-¾ arm action.
FB: 70-73 mph, varying action around the zone.
CB: 60-64 mph, Tight 11/5 shape, inconsistent release.
CH: 71-73 mph, firm cut action.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Short rocker into short tuck and turn, lands on stiff leg, open to plate, mostly upright on release.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with flashes of hand speed out front.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Occasional life on FB with varying action to plate.
CB: 64-67 mph. Tight spin, thrown with conviction, inconsistent release point.
CH: 74-76 mph. Good feel for strike zone with firm cutting action.