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
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds. Soft, young body with coordination and flexibility; projects to tighten/strengthen quickly Delivery: Quick delivery with small tuck at top of lift. Gets good, lean down the hill early and controls momentum; frontside did well firming up and allowing him to consistently repeat the mechanics. Plus tempo attacking hitters during his two innings. Arm Action: LH. Wider, 3/4 release. Loose and easy arm action up on time and getting consistent extension. Helps all pitches play up off similar release. FB: T78.3, 76-78 mph. In the zone life attacking hitters; small run arm side, life up in zone (21.6 Max IVB, -18.5 Max HB). More coming as the body matures. CB: 69 mph. Flashed downer action with a similar profile to SL. SL: 66-68 mph. Horizontal flashing some bite on short, sweepy action. Used for swing and miss and weak contact. Chance for average or better at full maturity CH: 69-72 mph. Armside run and bottom. Sells the pitch well. (-17.8 HB, 15.9 IVB Max)
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Body: 5-10, 172-pounds. Soft, young body with coordination and flexibility; projects to tighten/strengthen quickly
Delivery: Quick delivery with small tuck at top of lift. Gets good, lean down the hill early and controls momentum; frontside did well firming up and allowing him to consistently repeat the mechanics. Plus tempo attacking hitters during his two innings.
Arm Action: LH. Wider, 3/4 release. Loose and easy arm action up on time and getting consistent extension. Helps all pitches play up off similar release.
FB: T78.3, 76-78 mph. In the zone life attacking hitters; small run arm side, life up in zone (21.6 Max IVB, -18.5 Max HB). More coming as the body matures.
CB: 69 mph. Flashed downer action with a similar profile to SL.
SL: 66-68 mph. Horizontal flashing some bite on short, sweepy action. Used for swing and miss and weak contact. Chance for average or better at full maturity
CH: 69-72 mph. Armside run and bottom. Sells the pitch well. (-17.8 HB, 15.9 IVB Max)