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
Bradley Blair: RHP, (2025) the Woodstock Academy, CT. 6-foot-2, 157-pound projectable athletic build. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 90 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was quick developing, displays an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 77 mph; has developing soft hands, developing consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a loose arm action and a ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable on the mound, showed consistent quick arm speed, also used a loose quick arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 81-82 mph; has running sinking action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2244; Avg 2118). His curveball (71-73) shows slurvey action and glove side around the zone control. (Max spin 2045; Avg 2015). Has gradual fading action and arm side around the zone command on his changeup (74-75).
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Bradley Blair: RHP, (2025) the Woodstock Academy, CT. 6-foot-2, 157-pound projectable athletic build. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 90 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was quick developing, displays an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 77 mph; has developing soft hands, developing consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a loose arm action and a ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable on the mound, showed consistent quick arm speed, also used a loose quick arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 81-82 mph; has running sinking action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2244; Avg 2118). His curveball (71-73) shows slurvey action and glove side around the zone control. (Max spin 2045; Avg 2015). Has gradual fading action and arm side around the zone command on his changeup (74-75).