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.
Physical: 5-11, 170 pounds; Slight build. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 77-79 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 68-69 MPH; showed depth.
3/27/21
Physical: Athletic, lean 5-foot-10, 145 lb frame
Pitching: Works from the stretch; Compact, repeatable delivery finishing against a strong front side. FB: Plays with life out of the hand (Bauer Unit 28) and a High induced vertical break up to 24". CB: Big, early break with 11-5 shape.
3/27/21
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Physical: 5-11, 170 pounds; Slight build.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 77-79 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 68-69 MPH; showed depth.
Physical: Athletic, lean 5-foot-10, 145 lb frame
Pitching: Works from the stretch; Compact, repeatable delivery finishing against a strong front side. FB: Plays with life out of the hand (Bauer Unit 28) and a High induced vertical break up to 24". CB: Big, early break with 11-5 shape.