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.
Luke Slaton, Geraldine School (AL), 2029 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-8, 163-pounds. Proportional, compact build. Delivery: Stays over the mound, clean in the delivery down the mound. Arm Action: LH. Higher 3/4 action, shorter arm stroke. FB: T61, 61-61 mph. Mostly straight. Showed occasional late, natural sink. T1720, 1638 average rpm. CB: 51-53 mph. Slower, big breaker. Solid secondary offering when down in the zone. T2012, 1965 average rpm. CH: 54-58 mph. Solid deception out of the hand showing late tumble to the arm side. T1304, 1271 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 163-pounds. Proportional, compact build.
Delivery: Stays over the mound, clean in the delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Higher 3/4 action, shorter arm stroke.
FB: T61, 61-61 mph. Mostly straight. Showed occasional late, natural sink. T1720, 1638 average rpm.
CB: 51-53 mph. Slower, big breaker. Solid secondary offering when down in the zone. T2012, 1965 average rpm.
CH: 54-58 mph. Solid deception out of the hand showing late tumble to the arm side. T1304, 1271 average rpm.