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.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 137-pounds. Lean and wiry.
Delivery: Starts middle, works to 1B side, simple delivery, strides across body.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing, 3/4-low 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Arm-side run with command. T2111, 1985 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Sweeps across zone, strikes and swing & miss. T2152, 2117 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Strikes with arm-side fade. T1540, 1486 average rpm.