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
Body: Lean 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame with room to add strength.
Hit: SH. From the left side, starts with an open stance and hands resting on his shoulder. Quick knee-to-knee load and stride. Slight arm-bar. Uphill swing plane with pull-side approach. Line-drive contact. From the right side, upright narrow stance. Toe-tap and hand load down. Long level swing through the zone. Line-drives to mid/pull side.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity off the tee and 84 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Long over-the-top arm action.
Defense: In the outfield, quick aggressive footwork with direct routes to field. Clean glove and smooth exchange/release.
Run: 4.25 runner home to first.
Delivery: On the mound uses a drop-and-drive delivery with a repeatable tempo and hip coil. Lands closed, working across his body. Square finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose over-the-top arm action.
FB: 66-69 mph, heavy action.
CB: 59-61 mph, tight 1/7 break with occasional cut action.
CH: 64-65 mph, heavy sink action.
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Positional Profile: OF
Body: Lean 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame with room to add strength.
Hit: SH. From the left side, starts with an open stance and hands resting on his shoulder. Quick knee-to-knee load and stride. Slight arm-bar. Uphill swing plane with pull-side approach. Line-drive contact. From the right side, upright narrow stance. Toe-tap and hand load down. Long level swing through the zone. Line-drives to mid/pull side.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity off the tee and 84 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Long over-the-top arm action.
Defense: In the outfield, quick aggressive footwork with direct routes to field. Clean glove and smooth exchange/release.
Run: 4.25 runner home to first.
Delivery: On the mound uses a drop-and-drive delivery with a repeatable tempo and hip coil. Lands closed, working across his body. Square finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose over-the-top arm action.
FB: 66-69 mph, heavy action.
CB: 59-61 mph, tight 1/7 break with occasional cut action.
CH: 64-65 mph, heavy sink action.