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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Physical: 6-foot-0, 165 pounds; Slight, build. 4.17 30 yd dash. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 73 MPH, while sitting 72 - 73 MPH; straight action. SL: 63 - 64 MPH. CH: 71 - 73 MPH; maintains same plain.
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Physical: 6-foot-0, 165 pounds; Slight, build. 4.17 30 yd dash.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 73 MPH, while sitting 72 - 73 MPH; straight action. SL: 63 - 64 MPH. CH: 71 - 73 MPH; maintains same plain.