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.
A physical 6-foot-3, 220-pounder with real strength in the right-handed swing, Bowman shows present pull-side juice with a 96 mph max exit velocity (336’ peak, 90.0 avg) that makes him a bat-first prospect to follow. The swing is strength-driven but impactful when on time, and his size/strength give him middle-of-the-order upside. Defensively, he fits best at a corner infield spot with a serviceable 78 mph arm, and he also offers intrigue on the mound where the arm strength carries over with a chance for more velocity as his delivery syncs.
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