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.
Shoppell is lumped into the same bucket, an upside arm within this 2027 class that has a chance to make real jumps soon. A wiry athlete with a 6-foot, 155 pound frame - there is ample room to add to this athletic body that could increase velocity on his present 83-86 fastball in a hurry. I love the way he moves, and the arm is just as clean. Shoppell spun a 74-77 slider that averaged 2481 RPM, and played with sweeper shape. The SL has a chance to be a swing-and-miss offering and there was some feel for a 78-80 CH as well. Both arms do not jump off the page at the present moment, but there are serious traits to dream on to make them both priority follows moving forward.
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