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
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.
Noah James: RHP, (2024) Bexley, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2019; Avg 1755). His 10/4 slider showed late action. (Max spin 2199; Avg 2036).
6/06/23
Noah James: RHP, (2024) Bexley, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. Confident on the mound, showed developing arm speed, he had a sub arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed strong consistent balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. (Max spin 1954; Avg 1749).
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Noah James: RHP, (2024) Bexley, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2019; Avg 1755). His 10/4 slider showed late action. (Max spin 2199; Avg 2036).
Noah James: RHP, (2024) Bexley, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. Confident on the mound, showed developing arm speed, he had a sub arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed strong consistent balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. (Max spin 1954; Avg 1749).