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.
Last Chance Preview – Upstate (October 20, 2018)
Wiry frame with proportional build at 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Pitching – Maintained same delivery we saw on previous look. Deliberate tempo to throwing actions with some hesitation at hand break. Consistent direction towards target with lower half. Lands soft with reliable body control. Arm action starts long then shortens up before getting out to release point. Stays behind baseball to create leverage out over front leg as he finishes the pitch. Continued to keep FB around the zone and showed improved feel for breaking ball.
ENY ASG (September 15, 2018)
Lean build at 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Ran a 8.03 60 Yard Dash. Pitching - Repeatable delivery with some pause and hesitation to disrupt hitter's timing. Coils into back hip at top of leg lift. Throwing arm gets fully extended at hand break. Stride foot lands in line with catcher. Torso gets extension out over front leg. Throws from 3/4 release point with balanced finish. FB sat 76-78 MPH and topped at 79 MPH. CB ranged from 66-67 MPH. Consistent 2-pitch mix.
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