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.
Ryan Maltese, Norco (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP Athletic mover on the mound with repeatable mechanics. Body: 5-9, 131-pounds. Lean, wiry frame. High waist and larger feet. Squared shoulders with long arms. Delivery: Upright almost tall-and-fall delivery. Lands inline consistitently after gaining plenty ground. Arm Action: RH. Full circle path in the back through to a high 3/4 slot. FB: T70, 67-69 mph. Straight fastball that's used to setup offspeed. Works it black-to-black and up-and-down. T2182, 2017 average rpm. CB: 60-62 mph. 12-6 shape that tumbles downward. Effective in generating whiffs and half swings. Pitch has a 62% zone percentage. T2022, 1906 average rpm. SL: 61-63 mph. Sharper than CB with late bite down in the zone. Has a sweeping variety that works well down in the zone. Whiff pitch. T1903, 1848 average rpm.
10/01/23
Ryan Maltese, Norco (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP Athletic mover on the mound with repeatable mechanics. Body: 5-9, 131-pounds. Lean, wiry frame. High waist and larger feet. Squared shoulders with long arms. Hit: RHH Arm: RH.
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Positional Profile: RHP Athletic mover on the mound with repeatable mechanics.
Body: 5-9, 131-pounds. Lean, wiry frame. High waist and larger feet. Squared shoulders with long arms.
Delivery: Upright almost tall-and-fall delivery. Lands inline consistitently after gaining plenty ground.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle path in the back through to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 67-69 mph. Straight fastball that's used to setup offspeed. Works it black-to-black and up-and-down. T2182, 2017 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. 12-6 shape that tumbles downward. Effective in generating whiffs and half swings. Pitch has a 62% zone percentage. T2022, 1906 average rpm.
SL: 61-63 mph. Sharper than CB with late bite down in the zone. Has a sweeping variety that works well down in the zone. Whiff pitch. T1903, 1848 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP Athletic mover on the mound with repeatable mechanics.
Body: 5-9, 131-pounds. Lean, wiry frame. High waist and larger feet. Squared shoulders with long arms.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.