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.
Steiner jumped out at check-in with a projectable, 6-foot-3 build that looks the part of a future-workhorse frame. He showed some raw strength in batting practice, but it was his performance on the bump that earned his highest praise. He showed a low-effort, balanced delivery that he was able to repeat at an above average clip. The ball stays moving during a moderate-lengthed arm swing, coming out the hand with ease at 82-84, touching 84.5. His 68-70 CB showed the makings of a future out-pitch with 11/5 shape and some feel for it as well. In total, the upside is what I like best here, and Steiner has a chance to develop into one of the premier arms in the class as he continues to mature.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.