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.
Logan Simpson, Oldham County (KY), 2024 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic build Delivery: Feel delivery. Moderate balance point with a drop-and-drive delivery. Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm swing from a H 3/4 slot. FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Slight running action w/ some feel for the zone. T2239, 2056 average rpm. CB: 65-66 mph. 1/7 shape w/ some depth. T2275, 2177 average rpm. CH: 72-73 mph. Sinking action. T1626, 1536 average rpm.
9/09/23
Logan Simpson, Oldham County (KY), 2024 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic build Hit: LHH. Starts in a tall, open stance. Controlled hand load with a short stride. Level swing with a barrel tip to trigger. Line drive gap-to-gap type hitter. Arm: LH. INF-76 mph. Short, quick arm action from a H 3/4 slot. Defense: Athletic feet moving off the bag. Soft hands with a quick exchange. Solid actions.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Delivery: Feel delivery. Moderate balance point with a drop-and-drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm swing from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Slight running action w/ some feel for the zone. T2239, 2056 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 1/7 shape w/ some depth. T2275, 2177 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Sinking action. T1626, 1536 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: LHH. Starts in a tall, open stance. Controlled hand load with a short stride. Level swing with a barrel tip to trigger. Line drive gap-to-gap type hitter.
Arm: LH. INF-76 mph. Short, quick arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet moving off the bag. Soft hands with a quick exchange. Solid actions.