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
8/7/18 - 6-foot-2, 160-pound, left-handed pitcher, lanky frame, long limbs. Side step to tall, flat footed balance point, works in line to home, toe lands square and heel first, slight recoil to third at finish. High front side, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, arm side run, topped 79 mph, 76-78 mph. Slider, 2/8 shape, gradual break, 70 mph.
2.19.18 - 6-foot-2, 160 pound, lanky, long limbed, left handed pitching prospect. Tilt and topple style, high front side, directionally in line, slightly closed landing with an athletic finish. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, some rhythm involved and easy effort throughout. Fastball showed slight run, around the zone, 76-78 mph. Curveball had 2/8 gradual break, 67-68 mph. Changeup/palmball maintained arm speed, flashed heavy sink, ranged 72-75 mph. Slider showed similar to curveball, more firm, 71-73 mph.
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8/7/18 - 6-foot-2, 160-pound, left-handed pitcher, lanky frame, long limbs. Side step to tall, flat footed balance point, works in line to home, toe lands square and heel first, slight recoil to third at finish. High front side, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, arm side run, topped 79 mph, 76-78 mph. Slider, 2/8 shape, gradual break, 70 mph.
2.19.18 - 6-foot-2, 160 pound, lanky, long limbed, left handed pitching prospect. Tilt and topple style, high front side, directionally in line, slightly closed landing with an athletic finish. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, some rhythm involved and easy effort throughout. Fastball showed slight run, around the zone, 76-78 mph. Curveball had 2/8 gradual break, 67-68 mph. Changeup/palmball maintained arm speed, flashed heavy sink, ranged 72-75 mph. Slider showed similar to curveball, more firm, 71-73 mph.