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
Atlas has a tall, strong frame at 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. On the mound, starts with his feet offset on the first base side of the rubber. Slow, hanging leg lift. Efficient lower half down the slope. Shoulder tilt is even. Feet land open at foot strike. Works faster in the second half of his delivery. Loose, whippy arm with a higher slot. FB had some down angle on it at 79-81 MPH. Big breaker at 57-59 MPH that had 11/5 shape. CH with fade at 71-73 MPH.
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Tall, athletic, lean build at 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. On the mound, starts in angled position facing the foul line. Hands are high and stay there throughout his delivery. Slow, high leg kick. Even shoulder tilt. Lands open at foot strike. Late hand break, allows his arm to work quick. Long arm swing, with a high 3/4 arm slot. High frontside. In the stretch, starts even with back leg preset. FB was 80-81 MPH with some late ride. CB has big 11/5 shape thrown for strikes at 63-65 MPH. Mixed in a straight CH at 70-71 MPH.
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Atlas has a tall, strong frame at 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. On the mound, starts with his feet offset on the first base side of the rubber. Slow, hanging leg lift. Efficient lower half down the slope. Shoulder tilt is even. Feet land open at foot strike. Works faster in the second half of his delivery. Loose, whippy arm with a higher slot. FB had some down angle on it at 79-81 MPH. Big breaker at 57-59 MPH that had 11/5 shape. CH with fade at 71-73 MPH.
Tall, athletic, lean build at 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. On the mound, starts in angled position facing the foul line. Hands are high and stay there throughout his delivery. Slow, high leg kick. Even shoulder tilt. Lands open at foot strike. Late hand break, allows his arm to work quick. Long arm swing, with a high 3/4 arm slot. High frontside. In the stretch, starts even with back leg preset. FB was 80-81 MPH with some late ride. CB has big 11/5 shape thrown for strikes at 63-65 MPH. Mixed in a straight CH at 70-71 MPH.