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
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Physical: 5-foot-9, 180 pounds; Muscular, sturdy build. 3.93 30 yd dash. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 94 MPH via Trackman. Smooth, repeatable swing with pull side power. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while being aggressive. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. OF - 81 MPH. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while wrist hooks behind back; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 76 - 78 MPH; arm side run. CB: 62 - 65 MPH; showed depth. CH: 68 - 69 MPH; fading action.
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Physical: 5-foot-9, 180 pounds; Muscular, sturdy build. 3.93 30 yd dash.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 94 MPH via Trackman. Smooth, repeatable swing with pull side power.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while being aggressive. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. OF - 81 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while wrist hooks behind back; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 76 - 78 MPH; arm side run. CB: 62 - 65 MPH; showed depth. CH: 68 - 69 MPH; fading action.