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.
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. High-waisted. Room to add strength. Delivery: Throws across body. Works from the 3rd base side of the rubber. Level shoulders. Lands front toe open. Arm Action: LH. Short, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. FB: T79, 77.3-78.7 mph. Plays straight. T2230, 2115 average rpm. CB: 66.0-67.0 mph. 2/8 shape. Able to locate for strikes. Feel for the corners. T2098, 2005 average rpm. CH: 71.4-72.2 mph. Consistently in the zone. Guides the pitch at times. T1689, 1634 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. High-waisted. Room to add strength.
Delivery: Throws across body. Works from the 3rd base side of the rubber. Level shoulders. Lands front toe open.
Arm Action: LH. Short, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T79, 77.3-78.7 mph. Plays straight. T2230, 2115 average rpm.
CB: 66.0-67.0 mph. 2/8 shape. Able to locate for strikes. Feel for the corners. T2098, 2005 average rpm.
CH: 71.4-72.2 mph. Consistently in the zone. Guides the pitch at times. T1689, 1634 average rpm.