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
Scouting Report: 6-foot-3, 175-pound, longer, lean athletic frame, with plenty of room for added weight gains. A right- handed pitcher. Shows a smooth repeatable delivery for a 2028. Working from the stretch position, higher, clean athletic lift, stays over the backside, works down hill. The arm action is clean on the backside, working from a high 3/4 slot, showing good extension out front on release. The fastball was clocked at 78 mph, lived in the bottom part of the zone. Showed good hand speed with slider, clocked at 71 mph. Mixed in a circle change, showing proper shape and action to it. Tons of projection, look for velocity to take a jump.
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Scouting Report: 6-foot-3, 175-pound, longer, lean athletic frame, with plenty of room for added weight gains. A right- handed pitcher. Shows a smooth repeatable delivery for a 2028. Working from the stretch position, higher, clean athletic lift, stays over the backside, works down hill. The arm action is clean on the backside, working from a high 3/4 slot, showing good extension out front on release. The fastball was clocked at 78 mph, lived in the bottom part of the zone. Showed good hand speed with slider, clocked at 71 mph. Mixed in a circle change, showing proper shape and action to it. Tons of projection, look for velocity to take a jump.