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.
Lean, projectable 6-foot, 155-pound frame with athletic actions. Two-way profile with intriguing upside both in the field and on the mound. At the plate, right-handed hitter with a simple, connected swing – produces consistent line drive contact with flashes of strength (90 mph max EV / 291’ peak, 78.6 avg). Gap-to-gap hitter now with more power on the way as he fills out. Defensively, arm works clean at 76 mph across the diamond with athletic infield actions that fit up the middle. On the mound, works 76–77, T77 with the fastball (1616 avg rpm) and shows a three-pitch mix. Slider (65–67, 1684 avg rpm) flashes some depth, while the changeup (64–67, 1281 avg rpm) offers separation. Athletically, a 7.27 runner
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