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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Physical 5-foot-10, 200-pound frame. Abney works with normal effort in the delivery. Shorter arm swing and throws from a three-quarter arm slot. Hips and shoulders aree level and lands slightly closed. The fastball velo was a little down from what we have seen, but it was a pretty cold night so I wouldn't be surprised to see the 82-84 mph pitch in the 84-86 mph range as we move into the spring season. The fastball, when working to the glove side, had some slight cut as he worked around it, but also showed occasional run when he stayed behind it and worked it to the arm side. Abney had a solid feel for the slider, throwing it consistently for strikes at 72-75 mph. The slider had the makings of a solid out pitch.
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Physical 5-foot-10, 200-pound frame. Abney works with normal effort in the delivery. Shorter arm swing and throws from a three-quarter arm slot. Hips and shoulders aree level and lands slightly closed. The fastball velo was a little down from what we have seen, but it was a pretty cold night so I wouldn't be surprised to see the 82-84 mph pitch in the 84-86 mph range as we move into the spring season. The fastball, when working to the glove side, had some slight cut as he worked around it, but also showed occasional run when he stayed behind it and worked it to the arm side. Abney had a solid feel for the slider, throwing it consistently for strikes at 72-75 mph. The slider had the makings of a solid out pitch.