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
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds, Medium athletic build. Body is maturing.
Mechanics: Exclusive from the stretch. Smaller knee tuck that is quick down the mound. Smaller stride that is inline. Shorter arm action in the back that comes out of a lower elbow low ¾ release. Average arm speed. Consistent slots. Went 3 scoreless in his outing.
FB: Tons of arm-side run (26 inch max and 22 inch average) that makes it real difficult to barrel. up. Worked to all quadrants.
CB: Slurvy break due to 14 inch of HB. Located it well. Good speed differentials.
CH: Another pitch with real good horizontal break but has more downward fade.
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds, Medium athletic build. Body is maturing.
Mechanics: Exclusive from the stretch. Smaller knee tuck that is quick down the mound. Smaller stride that is inline. Shorter arm action in the back that comes out of a lower elbow low ¾ release. Average arm speed. Consistent slots. Went 3 scoreless in his outing.
FB: Tons of arm-side run (26 inch max and 22 inch average) that makes it real difficult to barrel. up. Worked to all quadrants.
CB: Slurvy break due to 14 inch of HB. Located it well. Good speed differentials.
CH: Another pitch with real good horizontal break but has more downward fade.