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.
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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
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Physical: 5-10, 170 pounds; Muscular, sturdy build. 8.46 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Closed setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 73 MPH. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 77-79 MPH; straight action. CB: 69-70 MPH; early action. CH: 69-70 MPH; fading action. OTHER: SINK:76-78 MPH
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Physical: 5-10, 170 pounds; Muscular, sturdy build. 8.46 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Closed setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 73 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 77-79 MPH; straight action. CB: 69-70 MPH; early action. CH: 69-70 MPH; fading action. OTHER: SINK:76-78 MPH