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.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-10, 150.4-pounds. Delivery: Quick worker, up-tempo delivery, medium leg-lift, tall/fall lower-half, stays in-line down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top release. FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Straight; plays well down in the zone. T2173, 2026 average rpm. CB: 71-72 mph. Hard 11/5 bite at times. T2304, 2216 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 150.4-pounds.
Delivery: Quick worker, up-tempo delivery, medium leg-lift, tall/fall lower-half, stays in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top release.
FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Straight; plays well down in the zone. T2173, 2026 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Hard 11/5 bite at times. T2304, 2216 average rpm.