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.
5-foot-9, 180-pound left-handed pitcher, strong build, room for more physicality. On the mound, full arm swing on the back-side, some pie action, high ¾ slot, repeats slot, above average arm speed. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands open, finishes walking down the mound. Fastball sat 81-83, feel for, in the the zone with, sinking action. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth. Changeup, 74-75, heavy sink as he takes significant spin off the pitch. More in the tank as he adds strength to his frame and more intent to his delivery.
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5-foot-9, 180-pound left-handed pitcher, strong build, room for more physicality. On the mound, full arm swing on the back-side, some pie action, high ¾ slot, repeats slot, above average arm speed. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands open, finishes walking down the mound. Fastball sat 81-83, feel for, in the the zone with, sinking action. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth. Changeup, 74-75, heavy sink as he takes significant spin off the pitch. More in the tank as he adds strength to his frame and more intent to his delivery.