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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Garrett Schmidt, Borden (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: MIF/2B Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame. Hit: RHH. Start in a tall, athletic stance. Short leg lift stride with quiet hands in the load. Swing works slightly uphill to match plane, shows quick hands. Gap-to-gap strength. Very interesting prospect, good '25 follow. Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 327' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. OF-79 mph. Moderate arm action from a high 3/4 slot in the INF, more over the top from OF. Defense: (SS) - Athletic feet, shows quickness laterally. Hands are soft and exchange is quick. Good body control. Actions are playable and should translate to gameplay. (OF) - Athletic feet that work through the baseball with soft hands and a clean exchange. ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.75 in the 10 yard split.
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Positional Profile: MIF/2B
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Start in a tall, athletic stance. Short leg lift stride with quiet hands in the load. Swing works slightly uphill to match plane, shows quick hands. Gap-to-gap strength. Very interesting prospect, good '25 follow.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 327' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. OF-79 mph. Moderate arm action from a high 3/4 slot in the INF, more over the top from OF.
Defense: (SS) - Athletic feet, shows quickness laterally. Hands are soft and exchange is quick. Good body control. Actions are playable and should translate to gameplay. (OF) - Athletic feet that work through the baseball with soft hands and a clean exchange.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.75 in the 10 yard split.