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.
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+ Frame: Projectable, wiry, 6-foot-1, 175 pound frame.
+ Delivery/Arm Action: Balanced w consistent tempo throughout athletic delivery. Repeats well. Loose, clean arm flips up in-sync w solid arm speed. High 3/4 slot.
+ Stuff: 84-86 FB w abv avg carry 16" avg & some life w 21-2200 spin. 74-75 slider was one the best at the event, played w true sweep & 2608 avg rpm. 78-79 straight CH. Very solid command ITZ w fastball at 70% & SL @ 60%.
+ Summation: This was another prospect that I got my first look at during the PAS weekend. I love the repeatability & athleticism in the operation and the fastball comes out w life and control. The slider has future-plus upside w sharp, late spin. The ease of operation screams future starter, especially combined with the other traits present.
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