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
5-foot-9, 145-pound left-handed pitcher and left-handed hitting outfielder. He ran a 7.79 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield was athletic and appropriate, throwing 79 mph. The movements are athletic in the outfield. The bat had an exit velocity of 80 mph. The setup was even in base and the front foot gains ground to the baseball as it approaches. The path to the baseball was slightly uphill and he favored the pull side of the field. On the mound, the fastball was 75-76 mph with arm side action. The spin pitch was 63-64 mph and big in shape. The changeup was 67-68 mph and showed minimal fade. The delivery was solid in tempo and the slot is high 3/4 in action. The arm is loose and quick. His best days are in front of him on the bump.
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5-foot-9, 145-pound left-handed pitcher and left-handed hitting outfielder. He ran a 7.79 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield was athletic and appropriate, throwing 79 mph. The movements are athletic in the outfield. The bat had an exit velocity of 80 mph. The setup was even in base and the front foot gains ground to the baseball as it approaches. The path to the baseball was slightly uphill and he favored the pull side of the field. On the mound, the fastball was 75-76 mph with arm side action. The spin pitch was 63-64 mph and big in shape. The changeup was 67-68 mph and showed minimal fade. The delivery was solid in tempo and the slot is high 3/4 in action. The arm is loose and quick. His best days are in front of him on the bump.