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
Physical: 5-foot-9, 120 pounds; Slender, build. 7.62 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 75 MPH via Trackman Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 73 MPH, while sitting 72-73 MPH; straight action. CH: 68-69 MPH; runs
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Physical: 5-foot-9, 120 pounds; Slender, build. 7.62 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 75 MPH via Trackman
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 73 MPH, while sitting 72-73 MPH; straight action. CH: 68-69 MPH; runs