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.
Shea Sievers: RHP/1B, (2025) Lake Catholic, OH. 6-foot-1, 180-pound athletic projectable frame. (63.1 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed was electric, displayed a short swing plane and balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Advanced athletic while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 73 mph; has fluid consistent feet, soft sure hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short very quick arm action and an-over-the-top slot. Projectable on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1997; Avg 1885).
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Shea Sievers: RHP/1B, (2025) Lake Catholic, OH. 6-foot-1, 180-pound athletic projectable frame. (63.1 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed was electric, displayed a short swing plane and balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Advanced athletic while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 73 mph; has fluid consistent feet, soft sure hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short very quick arm action and an-over-the-top slot. Projectable on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1997; Avg 1885).