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
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 163-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, starts closed off, holds back leg tension down mound, lands inline.
Arm Action: LH. Short AA, works back to up, gets some pec stretch, 3/4 finish.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. T2221, 2184 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. T1936, 1915 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. T2000, 1862 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. T1503, 1433 average rpm.