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.
Fastball
Hop+
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.
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.
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Second Look : I caught Flores in a big matchup with Crown Point. The velocity was a touch firmer in this look, the fastball sat 95-97 mph the first two innings, before settling in at 94-96 his last three innings of work. The curveball was 85-87 mph with 12/6 shape and sharp bite. He landed it a handful of times and buried it for a couple swings-and-misses. Flores went to his 87-89 mph slider and 85-87 mph changeup a fair amount. The slider showed sharp action with some sweep and the changeup played with fade. The command was inconsistent as he walked 8 in five innings, 58% strikes. He leaned on his curveball and slider a fair amount throughout, but one of my biggest takeaways was the confidence in his mid 80s changeup. The stuff is electric and holding velocities in both looks are intriguing, our only knocks being the inconsistent command and undersized frame that leads to reliever risk.
3/02/24
Flores provided a loud look in his bullpen after coming off a breakout sophomore season. Athletic at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds with standout body control - the Cincinnati recruit showed an electric, four-pitch arsenal. The arm action is longer and he uses his front arm as a lever to create arm speed. A dynamic mover, the delivery works in-line with a controlled violence down the slope. Flores worked his fastball at 91-93 mph, complimented by a tightly-spun, bullet slider at 82-83 mph (2778 avg spin). Flores showed a 77-81 mph curveball with downer break and 11/5 shape, while also showcasing an 82-85 mph changeup with 16.6" of horizontal break.
3/05/23
Position Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic build Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open setup. Makes a small forward move that is timed well with a short handload to create separation. Short, quick stroke that works slightly uphill. Gap to gap approach with some strength Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 342' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-90 mph.Loose, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot Defense: Quick feet, soft hands, shows feel for the position. Solid body control. Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic build Delivery: Athletic, drop and drive delivery. Wide lift, gets to a tall balance point. In-line shoulders, uses front arm as a lever to create arm speed. Athletic finish. Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action from a H 3/4 slot w/ very good arm speed FB: T91, 88-90 mph. Some ASR & ride - mostly in the zone T2342, 2253 average rpm. CB: 76-78 mph. Sharp, slurvey T2451, 2415 average rpm. CH: 78-80 mph. T2556, 2114 average rpm.
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Flores provided a loud look in his bullpen after coming off a breakout sophomore season. Athletic at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds with standout body control - the Cincinnati recruit showed an electric, four-pitch arsenal. The arm action is longer and he uses his front arm as a lever to create arm speed. A dynamic mover, the delivery works in-line with a controlled violence down the slope. Flores worked his fastball at 91-93 mph, complimented by a tightly-spun, bullet slider at 82-83 mph (2778 avg spin). Flores showed a 77-81 mph curveball with downer break and 11/5 shape, while also showcasing an 82-85 mph changeup with 16.6" of horizontal break.
Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open setup. Makes a small forward move that is timed well with a short handload to create separation. Short, quick stroke that works slightly uphill. Gap to gap approach with some strength
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 342' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-90 mph.Loose, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot
Defense: Quick feet, soft hands, shows feel for the position. Solid body control.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic build
Delivery: Athletic, drop and drive delivery. Wide lift, gets to a tall balance point. In-line shoulders, uses front arm as a lever to create arm speed. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action from a H 3/4 slot w/ very good arm speed
FB: T91, 88-90 mph. Some ASR & ride - mostly in the zone T2342, 2253 average rpm.
CB: 76-78 mph. Sharp, slurvey T2451, 2415 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. T2556, 2114 average rpm.