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 Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame. Delivery: Athletic tall/fall type delivery, high front side, loose and flexible lower half that moves well downhill, works directly in line to target, athletic finish. Arm Action: LH. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Lively out the hand. Occasionally flashed arm-side action. CB: 59-60 mph. Decelerates arm action. Loose 1/7 shape, gradual action. CH: 71-73 mph. Near fastball arm speed with a slightly lower average release height. Straight action.
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Athletic tall/fall type delivery, high front side, loose and flexible lower half that moves well downhill, works directly in line to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Lively out the hand. Occasionally flashed arm-side action.
CB: 59-60 mph. Decelerates arm action. Loose 1/7 shape, gradual action.
CH: 71-73 mph. Near fastball arm speed with a slightly lower average release height. Straight action.