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. Backend starter/long reliever profile.
Delivery: Starts on 3B side of the rubber. Stays on line. Fluid delivery finishing off slightly to the 3B side.
Arm Action: Low ¾ arm slot. Short and quick arm action with low effort.
FB: 77-81 mph with arm side run and sink. Avg. spin of 2070 RPM, Max spin of 2294 RPM
CB: 67-70 mph, “2-8” in shape, “slurvish”. Avg. spin of 2329 RPM, Max spin of 2499 RPM
CH: 73-74 mph with arm side run and sink.