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.
Notre Dame recruit. 6-foot-2, 190-pound projectable frame. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has athletic balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Slider (80-82 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 88-90 mph with a max of 90 mph; had consistent control and running action. His 1/7 curveball (76-79) showed tight action. Shows running action and control low in the zone on his changeup (82-85).
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Notre Dame recruit. 6-foot-2, 190-pound projectable frame. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has athletic balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Slider (80-82 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 88-90 mph with a max of 90 mph; had consistent control and running action. His 1/7 curveball (76-79) showed tight action. Shows running action and control low in the zone on his changeup (82-85).