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.
Physical: Lean, high-waisted 5-foot-10, 150lb frame with room to fill as he matures.
Pitching: RHP. Starts off the left side of the rubber; developing tempo in the delivery and gets over the front side with intent at release. Repeated actions, which produced strike-throwing tendencies in the zone out of H ¾ slot. Held 68-70, T71 mph FB with some fall off to the first-base side, adding a two-plane 58-60 mph CB with feel to spin (2233, 18 inch HM).
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Physical: Lean, high-waisted 5-foot-10, 150lb frame with room to fill as he matures.
Pitching: RHP. Starts off the left side of the rubber; developing tempo in the delivery and gets over the front side with intent at release. Repeated actions, which produced strike-throwing tendencies in the zone out of H ¾ slot. Held 68-70, T71 mph FB with some fall off to the first-base side, adding a two-plane 58-60 mph CB with feel to spin (2233, 18 inch HM).