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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Obie Taylor, Trinity Pawling (NJ), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Lean/athletic frame. Delivery: Modified stretch, starts open. Efficient hip hinge, backside rides the slope. Shoulders even down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose, high 3/4. FB: T72, 69-71 mph. Sink down in the zone. T2052, 1873 average rpm. CB: 58-64 mph. Gradual break, will back up at times. T1884, 1679 average rpm. SL: 60-63 mph. Horizontal action. T2023, 1834 average rpm. CH: 64-67 mph. Kills spin, w/ fade. T1395, 1363 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Lean/athletic frame.
Delivery: Modified stretch, starts open. Efficient hip hinge, backside rides the slope. Shoulders even down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose, high 3/4.
FB: T72, 69-71 mph. Sink down in the zone. T2052, 1873 average rpm.
CB: 58-64 mph. Gradual break, will back up at times. T1884, 1679 average rpm.
SL: 60-63 mph. Horizontal action. T2023, 1834 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Kills spin, w/ fade. T1395, 1363 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Lean/athletic frame.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.