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
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-1, 225-pounds. Solid, physical frame. Strength in lower half. Delivery: Quick rocker-step delivery. Works deliberately and downhill, attacking hitters. High leg kick with good extension down the mound and a strong front leg at landing. Lands square to home with an athletic finish. Arm Action: RH. Clean OT arm action with good arm speed. FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Straight action on a downward plane. Solid control and sneaky quick. T1986, 1931 average rpm. CB: 65-68 mph. 12/6 break with tight spin and good feel for the zone. T2380, 2271 average rpm.
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Body: 6-1, 225-pounds. Solid, physical frame. Strength in lower half.
Delivery: Quick rocker-step delivery. Works deliberately and downhill, attacking hitters. High leg kick with good extension down the mound and a strong front leg at landing. Lands square to home with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Clean OT arm action with good arm speed.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Straight action on a downward plane. Solid control and sneaky quick. T1986, 1931 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. 12/6 break with tight spin and good feel for the zone. T2380, 2271 average rpm.