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.
5-foot-8, 130-pound athletic proportional build. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 79 mph. (60.8 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic wide stance with a smooth handsy load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Had quick bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 75 mph; had a clean exchange, fluid aggressive footwork, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action with some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 68-71 mph; had sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1968; Avg 1870). He shows glove side control and slurvey late action on his 1/7 curveball(60-63). (Max spin 2190; Avg 2113).
Exit Velocity: 79 mph
Arm Velocity: 75 mph
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5-foot-8, 130-pound athletic proportional build. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 79 mph. (60.8 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic wide stance with a smooth handsy load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Had quick bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 75 mph; had a clean exchange, fluid aggressive footwork, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action with some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 68-71 mph; had sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1968; Avg 1870). He shows glove side control and slurvey late action on his 1/7 curveball(60-63). (Max spin 2190; Avg 2113).
Exit Velocity: 79 mph
Arm Velocity: 75 mph