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.
The 5-foot-10, 193 pound corner infielder and pitcher displayed an all-around, high quality game. He utilizes a strong lower and upper half for a full-body swing producing natural pop. Hands work smoothly through the middle and comfort hitting to both gaps. At 1B, a quick mover at and around the bag alongside good ability to pick short hops on many occasions. On the hill, sported a 4-pitch mix of FB, SL, CH, and CB, all with movement. The FB has natural sink (71-73), while the SL showed great horizontal movement at 66-67. His second and third offspeed also had great movement with the CB acting as a sweeper (65-67) and the CH with good drop. As Collins grows and matures, his game will improve alongside.
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