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
Lake Baldwin, John S. Battle (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Long and lanky frame with room for added size and strength. Delivery: Easy delivery that doesn't use a lot of present effort but offers easy carry. Lacks some feel currently with consistant release points and timing of his hip drive. Arm Action: LH. Short Arm Action with late release. FB: T76, 75-76 mph. FB plays down in the zone, can move it around the zone. Showed good command low in the zone T1745, 1700 average rpm. CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape with feel for throws with conviction. Late biting life. T2078, 1974 average rpm. CH: 71-73 mph. Good feel for his CH, good fade action. Can be a plus pitch for him. T1685, 1523 average rpm. ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 4.33 in the 10 yard split.
11/12/23
Lake Baldwin, John S. Battle (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Long and lanky frame with room for added size and strength. Hit: LHH. Even set up in the box, lower and relaxed hand placement. Athletic stance, small stride Short and simple stride to contact with toe led plant. Worked all fields during BP. Short downhill swing, makes contact out front 62.6 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 273' max distance. Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with some carry. Longer drag and finishes athleticly. Utilizes the long hop with accurate throws. Defense: Stays behind the ball with good glove presentation. Attacks the ball well, has a sense of urgency in the OF. Moves well with decently smooth actions. ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 4.33 in the 10 yard split.
11/12/23
Lake Baldwin, John S. Battle (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Long and lanky frame with room for added size and strength. Delivery: Easy delivery that doesn't use a lot of present effort but offers easy carry. Lacks some feel currently with consistant release points and timing of his hip drive. Arm Action: LH. Short Arm Action with late release. FB: T76, 75-76 mph. FB plays down in the zone, can move it around the zone. Showed good command low in the zone T1745, 1700 average rpm. CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape with feel for throws with conviction. Late biting life. T2078, 1974 average rpm. CH: 71-73 mph. Good feel for his CH, good fade action. Can be a plus pitch for him. T1685, 1523 average rpm. ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 4.33 in the 10 yard split.
11/12/23
Lake Baldwin, John S. Battle (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Long and lanky frame with room for added size and strength. Hit: LHH. Even set up in the box, lower and relaxed hand placement. Athletic stance, small stride Short and simple stride to contact with toe led plant. Worked all fields during BP. Short downhill swing, makes contact out front 62.6 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 273' max distance. Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with some carry. Longer drag and finishes athleticly. Utilizes the long hop with accurate throws. Defense: Stays behind the ball with good glove presentation. Attacks the ball well, has a sense of urgency in the OF. Moves well with decently smooth actions. ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 4.33 in the 10 yard split.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Long and lanky frame with room for added size and strength.
Delivery: Easy delivery that doesn't use a lot of present effort but offers easy carry. Lacks some feel currently with consistant release points and timing of his hip drive.
Arm Action: LH. Short Arm Action with late release.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. FB plays down in the zone, can move it around the zone. Showed good command low in the zone T1745, 1700 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape with feel for throws with conviction. Late biting life. T2078, 1974 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Good feel for his CH, good fade action. Can be a plus pitch for him. T1685, 1523 average rpm.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 4.33 in the 10 yard split.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Long and lanky frame with room for added size and strength.
Hit: LHH. Even set up in the box, lower and relaxed hand placement. Athletic stance, small stride Short and simple stride to contact with toe led plant. Worked all fields during BP. Short downhill swing, makes contact out front 62.6 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 273' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with some carry. Longer drag and finishes athleticly. Utilizes the long hop with accurate throws.
Defense: Stays behind the ball with good glove presentation. Attacks the ball well, has a sense of urgency in the OF. Moves well with decently smooth actions.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 4.33 in the 10 yard split.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Long and lanky frame with room for added size and strength.
Delivery: Easy delivery that doesn't use a lot of present effort but offers easy carry. Lacks some feel currently with consistant release points and timing of his hip drive.
Arm Action: LH. Short Arm Action with late release.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. FB plays down in the zone, can move it around the zone. Showed good command low in the zone T1745, 1700 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape with feel for throws with conviction. Late biting life. T2078, 1974 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Good feel for his CH, good fade action. Can be a plus pitch for him. T1685, 1523 average rpm.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 4.33 in the 10 yard split.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Long and lanky frame with room for added size and strength.
Hit: LHH. Even set up in the box, lower and relaxed hand placement. Athletic stance, small stride Short and simple stride to contact with toe led plant. Worked all fields during BP. Short downhill swing, makes contact out front 62.6 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 273' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with some carry. Longer drag and finishes athleticly. Utilizes the long hop with accurate throws.
Defense: Stays behind the ball with good glove presentation. Attacks the ball well, has a sense of urgency in the OF. Moves well with decently smooth actions.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 4.33 in the 10 yard split.