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
Pitching: Steady pace; side step with a leg lift just above the belt, drops and drives down the mound with some collapse into the front side. Hand drops straight down out of the glove before getting up to a high 3/4 slot. FB: Plays with life (Bauer Unit 28) and advanced induced vertical break up to 28" that will play well at the top of the zone. CB: tends top back up with early break out of the hand and up to 8" horizontal break. CH: Good feel for it with a 6-10 MPH differential.
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Physical: Athletic 5-foot-10, 170 lb build
Pitching: Steady pace; side step with a leg lift just above the belt, drops and drives down the mound with some collapse into the front side. Hand drops straight down out of the glove before getting up to a high 3/4 slot. FB: Plays with life (Bauer Unit 28) and advanced induced vertical break up to 28" that will play well at the top of the zone. CB: tends top back up with early break out of the hand and up to 8" horizontal break. CH: Good feel for it with a 6-10 MPH differential.