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: RHP/2B Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean frame. Delivery: High, flexible leg-lift, athletic mover down the mound with a drop/drive lower half, strides in-line with a closed landing foot. Arm Action: RH. Loose/whippy arm that plays quick to release, low 3/4 slot. FB: T81.4, 79.2-80.8 mph. Jumps out of the hand with running action to the arm-side. T2008, 1878 average rpm. CB: 68.2-71.8 mph. Sweeping 10/4 shape. T2201, 2155 average rpm. CH: 72.2-75.4 mph. Plays off fastball plane with fading action. T1461, 1375 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean frame.
Delivery: High, flexible leg-lift, athletic mover down the mound with a drop/drive lower half, strides in-line with a closed landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Loose/whippy arm that plays quick to release, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.4, 79.2-80.8 mph. Jumps out of the hand with running action to the arm-side. T2008, 1878 average rpm.
CB: 68.2-71.8 mph. Sweeping 10/4 shape. T2201, 2155 average rpm.
CH: 72.2-75.4 mph. Plays off fastball plane with fading action. T1461, 1375 average rpm.