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
Physical: Lean, developing 6-foot, 175-pound frame with room to fill.
Pitching: RHP. Operated from the stretch-only off the center of the rubber; higher, raw leg-lift that separates well during up/down/out phase. Longer arm-swing matches timing through a H ¾ slot. Pitched at 77-78, T79MPH (2266 rpms) with adequate feel for the zone. Mixed in a sweeping 70-72MPH CB to his glove-side; late shape.
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Physical: Lean, developing 6-foot, 175-pound frame with room to fill.
Pitching: RHP. Operated from the stretch-only off the center of the rubber; higher, raw leg-lift that separates well during up/down/out phase. Longer arm-swing matches timing through a H ¾ slot. Pitched at 77-78, T79MPH (2266 rpms) with adequate feel for the zone. Mixed in a sweeping 70-72MPH CB to his glove-side; late shape.