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
Jake Lassner: RHP/2B, (2022) Royal Oak, MI. 6-foot, 155-pound lean frame. Capable in the box, Lassner clocked an exit velocity of 75 mph. Begins in an open stance with a slow load, then uses a toe tap. Had a flat swing plane, average bat speed and high finish. In his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 78 mph; showed firm hands, a lengthy exchange, and choppy feet. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Used an-over-the-top slot and a long arm action while showing decent accuracy to the base. Capable on the mound, showed some arm speed with a quick arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Curveball (62-65 mph).Threw his fastball 68-70 mph and topped out at 74 mph; had lack of action and control up in the zone with straight movement. Shows running action and consistent control on his tight changeup . Threw a tight slider with tailing action and low in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Jake Lassner, Royal Oak, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot, 155-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in an open stance with a slow load, then uses a toe tap. Average bat speed. High finish, flat swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity. 55.45 mph bat speed average. 16.50 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, choppy footwork, lengthy exchange. Above average. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Pitching: Capable. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, quick arm action. Tall balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T74. 68-70 mph. (Max spin 1657; Avg 1550). Up in the zone accuracy, lack of action, straight movement.
Player Spotlight
Jake Lassner: RHP/2B, (2022) Royal Oak, MI. 6-foot, 155-pound lean frame. Capable in the box, Lassner clocked an exit velocity of 75 mph. Begins in an open stance with a slow load, then uses a toe tap. Had a flat swing plane, average bat speed and high finish. In his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 78 mph; showed firm hands, a lengthy exchange, and choppy feet. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Used an-over-the-top slot and a long arm action while showing decent accuracy to the base. Capable on the mound, showed some arm speed with a quick arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Curveball (62-65 mph).Threw his fastball 68-70 mph and topped out at 74 mph; had lack of action and control up in the zone with straight movement. Shows running action and consistent control on his tight changeup . Threw a tight slider with tailing action and low in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Jake Lassner, Royal Oak, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot, 155-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in an open stance with a slow load, then uses a toe tap. Average bat speed. High finish, flat swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity. 55.45 mph bat speed average. 16.50 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, choppy footwork, lengthy exchange. Above average. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Pitching: Capable. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, quick arm action. Tall balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T74. 68-70 mph. (Max spin 1657; Avg 1550). Up in the zone accuracy, lack of action, straight movement.
CB: 62-65 mph.
CH: Consistent control, running action, tight movement.
SL: Low in the zone control, tailing action, tight movement.