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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with broad shoulders and a strong lower half. Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, creates some momentum downhill from balance point, lead arm stays closed, gets down the mound and lands square to target. Throws with some effort. Arm Action: RH. Short compact arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Four-seam type with straight action and minimal horizontal movement. Some strikes. T2003, 1971 average rpm. SL: 67-68 mph. Maintains arm slot and intent. 11/5 shape with depth, flashed sharp downer spin. Comfortable locating it beneath the zone for whiffs. T2407, 2345 average rpm. CH: 72-74 mph. Similar shape to fastball. T1610, 1499 average rpm.
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Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with broad shoulders and a strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, creates some momentum downhill from balance point, lead arm stays closed, gets down the mound and lands square to target. Throws with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Four-seam type with straight action and minimal horizontal movement. Some strikes. T2003, 1971 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Maintains arm slot and intent. 11/5 shape with depth, flashed sharp downer spin. Comfortable locating it beneath the zone for whiffs. T2407, 2345 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Similar shape to fastball. T1610, 1499 average rpm.