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, projectable 6-foot, 195lb build with room to add strength.
Pitching: RHP. Operates from the stretch-only off the far left corner of the rubber; high leg-lift with some drop-and-drive features on the move down the slope. Exaggerated finish from a H ¾ slot, which produced consistent extension. Held 82-83, T84 mph (2210) with varying success in the zone, adding a two-plane 69-71 mph CB on an 11/5 tilt.
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Physical: Lean, projectable 6-foot, 195lb build with room to add strength.
Pitching: RHP. Operates from the stretch-only off the far left corner of the rubber; high leg-lift with some drop-and-drive features on the move down the slope. Exaggerated finish from a H ¾ slot, which produced consistent extension. Held 82-83, T84 mph (2210) with varying success in the zone, adding a two-plane 69-71 mph CB on an 11/5 tilt.