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.
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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
James Merry: 3B/RHP, (2027) Tippecanoe, OH. 5-foot-8, 138-pound lanky slim build. (58.9 mph bat speed average). (18.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple swing plane and level finish. He found a few barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; shows developing hands, choppy feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were developing. Showed a ¾ slot and a loose arm action with decent accuracy to the bag. Smooth on the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a loose arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Had running action and glove side command with straight movement. (Max spin 1880; Avg 1836).
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James Merry: 3B/RHP, (2027) Tippecanoe, OH. 5-foot-8, 138-pound lanky slim build. (58.9 mph bat speed average). (18.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple swing plane and level finish. He found a few barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; shows developing hands, choppy feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were developing. Showed a ¾ slot and a loose arm action with decent accuracy to the bag. Smooth on the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a loose arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Had running action and glove side command with straight movement. (Max spin 1880; Avg 1836).