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.
Fastball
Hop+
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
6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed pitcher and right-handed hitting middle infielder. On the mound, he showed well. The fastball sat 84-85 mph with arm side action to the pitch. The slider was tight and flashed well, sitting 75-76 mph. The changeup was 77-78 mph and showed fade action to it. The delivery was repeated and the tempo was aggressive. The arm works in a 3/4 slot. The feet are online and he competes.
10/20/24
6-foot-3, 165-pound right-handed pitcher and right-handed hitting outfielder. He ran a 6.95 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield is athletic and under control, as he threw 81 mph to the plate with accuracy. On the mound, the fastball sat 78-79 mph with arm side run to it. The spin pitch was 68-69 mph and big in shape, more fastball hand speed is needed for the pitch. The changeup is a developing pitch for him. The delivery is solid tempo and he repeats the action. The arm works long on the backside as he shows a lower 3/4 angle out front. The actions are athletic and project well.
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6-foot-3, 165-pound right-handed pitcher and right-handed hitting outfielder. He ran a 6.95 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield is athletic and under control, as he threw 81 mph to the plate with accuracy. On the mound, the fastball sat 78-79 mph with arm side run to it. The spin pitch was 68-69 mph and big in shape, more fastball hand speed is needed for the pitch. The changeup is a developing pitch for him. The delivery is solid tempo and he repeats the action. The arm works long on the backside as he shows a lower 3/4 angle out front. The actions are athletic and project well.