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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The stringy 6-foot-1, 156-pound OF/C had a great couple days as he put together quality ABs. He gets good extension in the load as the hands coil as well as a solid bottom half that produces quality pop and above average hit ability. In the games, he had a 2 RBI 2B in a 3-1 count on an inner pitch. His quick twitch hands and athleticism allow for full coverage over the dish, depositing the FB down the LF line. Later in the day he got into a 2K count and showed an adjusted look by keeping the hands close and dropped them right down on a good pitch ending in a great AB, ending in a great play by CF for the out. With his skinny look, he has plenty of time to develop into his already large frame. As he matures, he will gain more natural pop to compliment his impressive hit ability.
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