Analyzing the Brody Hopkins debut
Rays pitching prospect made his Major League debut this weekend against the Astros. His stuff was electric and his command was better than expected. He could be an impact reliever during the final two weeks of the regular season and into October. It’s not a hyperbole to say that Hopkins has the best stuff in […]
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 13: Brody Hopkins #88 of the Tampa Bay Rays made his Major League debut this weekend against the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field. Hopkins' stuff was electric, and his command was better than expected, suggesting he could become an impact reliever in the final weeks of the regular season and into October.
The article highlights Hopkins' impressive fastball, which has the lowest release height and a substantial vertical movement, making it difficult for hitters to consistently hit. His mid-90s cutting fastball also has the ability to induce weak contact, both up in the zone and down. The upper 80s breaking ball is his most unique pitch, with a steep break and significant vertical drop.
While Hopkins still has some command issues, he has shown steady improvement over the course of the season.
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