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.
Body: Lean 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with an open, tall stance and high handset. Leg kick and hand load back creating a slight-arm bar. Long level swing through the zone. Rotational with his upper half at times looking to hit ball to mid/pull side. Line-drive and ground ball contact.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity off the tee and 85 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long ¾ arm action with accuracy.
Defense: In the infield, short to the ball with quick exchanges and release. Soft hands and glove.
Run: 4.10 runner home to first.
Delivery: On the mound works from the stretch only. Starts in a crouched, open stance. Quick glove separation and stride down the mound. Lands slightly close working across his body.
Arm Action: RH. Long ¾ arm action.
FB: 69-73 mph, arm-side run and sink for strikes.
CB: 56-59 mph, big 11/5 break with loose spin.
CH: 64-65 mph, solid sink and fade action.
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: Lean 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with an open, tall stance and high handset. Leg kick and hand load back creating a slight-arm bar. Long level swing through the zone. Rotational with his upper half at times looking to hit ball to mid/pull side. Line-drive and ground ball contact.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity off the tee and 85 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long ¾ arm action with accuracy.
Defense: In the infield, short to the ball with quick exchanges and release. Soft hands and glove.
Run: 4.10 runner home to first.
Delivery: On the mound works from the stretch only. Starts in a crouched, open stance. Quick glove separation and stride down the mound. Lands slightly close working across his body.
Arm Action: RH. Long ¾ arm action.
FB: 69-73 mph, arm-side run and sink for strikes.
CB: 56-59 mph, big 11/5 break with loose spin.
CH: 64-65 mph, solid sink and fade action.