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.
On the mound starts angled towards first base dugout. High leg lift while keeping hands on left side of body. Drives down the mound using sound separation and leg drive. Long arm motion releasing from a ¾ slot. Balanced and out front finish.
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Offensively starts in an open stance in athletic position. Coils into back hip during load with low leg lift and compact scap load. Shorter stride with methodical separation. Drives hips forward with intent through baseball. Balanced finish. Defensively uses footwork during pre-pitch and to work through the baseball. Shuffles through upon catch using a quick but purposeful arm action.
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Offensively starts in an open stance in athletic position. Coils into back hip during load with low leg lift and compact scap load. Shorter stride with methodical separation. Drives hips forward with intent through baseball. Balanced finish. Defensively uses footwork during pre-pitch and to work through the baseball. Shuffles through upon catch using a quick but purposeful arm action.