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.
6'2, 185 lbs with a lean, tapered build & projectable pitcher's frame. Wide upper half. Mechanically sound on the bump with clean, continuous actions that flow throughout. Stays tall at leg lift with eyes on target & slight flexion in rear leg. Gets a deep hip coil into backside as he gathers over the rubber. Stays tall in stride phase with average stride length. Full extension from glove side with equal/opposite arm action. Arm path fully extends with a loose, uninterrupted action into 3/4 release. Strong lead leg block out front with an athletic decel. Flat back at finish with eyes on target. Easy operation. FB 80-82 on this look with easy effort. Repeatable. Very likely to see a jump as he adds strength. Sharp SL best secondary at 72-75 with +2400 rpm. Tight, late bend. Flashes quality CH as 3rd offering at 74-76. Checks a lot of boxes and is an arm to watch in 2027 class.
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