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.
6-foot-4, 185-pound right-hander sat 81-84 with arm-side run to his fastball from a high 3/4 arm slot with a long, loose arm swing. Curveball is a pitch in development with inconsistent action at 74-77. Changeup is a solid third offering with arm-side fade at 76-78. Athletic, projectable frame should continue to fill out allowing for additional velocity spikes moving forward.
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6-foot-4, 185-pound right-hander sat 81-84 with arm-side run to his fastball from a high 3/4 arm slot with a long, loose arm swing. Curveball is a pitch in development with inconsistent action at 74-77. Changeup is a solid third offering with arm-side fade at 76-78. Athletic, projectable frame should continue to fill out allowing for additional velocity spikes moving forward.