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
Jansen Gross: LHP/2B, (2025) Lutheran West, OH. 5-foot-8, 140-pound. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.67. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1735; Avg 1707). Showed a 1/7 curveball with some action. (Max spin 1676; Avg 1579). Threw a 2/8 slider with late action. (Max spin 1770; Avg 1706).
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Jansen Gross: LHP/2B, (2025) Lutheran West High School, OH. 5-foot-6, 130-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed consistent balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 65-66 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1694; Avg 1608). Had slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (60-61). (Max spin 1178; Avg 1055). His changeup (62-62) shows slight action.
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Jansen Gross: LHP/2B, (2025) Lutheran West, OH. 5-foot-8, 140-pound. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.67. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1735; Avg 1707). Showed a 1/7 curveball with some action. (Max spin 1676; Avg 1579). Threw a 2/8 slider with late action. (Max spin 1770; Avg 1706).
Jansen Gross: LHP/2B, (2025) Lutheran West High School, OH. 5-foot-6, 130-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed consistent balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 65-66 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1694; Avg 1608). Had slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (60-61). (Max spin 1178; Avg 1055). His changeup (62-62) shows slight action.