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
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 Body: 6-5, 220-pounds. Large, physical stature. Delivery: Quick tempo, tall/fall delivery, level shoulders, works in line to target and finishes onto a firm lead leg. Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action with some reach on the backside, high 3/4 slot. FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Straight with some carry into the zone. T1783, 1708 average rpm. SL: 68-71 mph. Tight downer spin off an 11/5 plane. T1935, 1868 average rpm. CH: 71-73 mph. Thrown at arm speed, feel to pronate, flashed fade/sink. T1359, 1318 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-5, 220-pounds. Large, physical stature.
Delivery: Quick tempo, tall/fall delivery, level shoulders, works in line to target and finishes onto a firm lead leg.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action with some reach on the backside, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Straight with some carry into the zone. T1783, 1708 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Tight downer spin off an 11/5 plane. T1935, 1868 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Thrown at arm speed, feel to pronate, flashed fade/sink. T1359, 1318 average rpm.