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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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
Luke Strickert, Blue Springs South (MO), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-5, 215-pounds. Tall, physical build. Strong lower body. Delivery: Pitched exclusively from the stretch. Strong balance point with good hip coil. Drops and drives down the mound. Lands in-Iine with target to slightly open, firm front side. Arm Action: RH. Effortless, long arm action from a 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Flashed ride and arm side run. T2090, 2002 average rpm. SL: 69-71 mph. Tight spin. Short break. 10/4 action. T1859, 1789 average rpm. CH: 71-73 mph. Some fade. Developing feel for the zone. T1925, 1752 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 215-pounds. Tall, physical build. Strong lower body.
Delivery: Pitched exclusively from the stretch. Strong balance point with good hip coil. Drops and drives down the mound. Lands in-Iine with target to slightly open, firm front side.
Arm Action: RH. Effortless, long arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Flashed ride and arm side run. T2090, 2002 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Tight spin. Short break. 10/4 action. T1859, 1789 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Some fade. Developing feel for the zone. T1925, 1752 average rpm.