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
Daniel Calderon: SS/RHP, (2025) Bethel, CT. 5-foot-9, 153-pound slim athletic frame. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. (59.6 mph bat speed average). (18.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Has quick bat speed, short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Pull side line drive approach. Above average in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 79 mph; shows a twitchy exchange, athletic quick feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.63 at the event. Projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a short loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 70-73 mph; has arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin 1956; Avg 1842). Had a 1/7 curveball (61-64) that showed slurvey action and down in the zone command. His changeup (68-69) shows fading action and arm side command. Twitchy athlete, can pick it defensively.
Exit Velocity: 79 mph
Arm Velocity: 79 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.63
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Daniel Calderon: SS/RHP, (2025) Bethel, CT. 5-foot-9, 153-pound slim athletic frame. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. (59.6 mph bat speed average). (18.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Has quick bat speed, short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Pull side line drive approach. Above average in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 79 mph; shows a twitchy exchange, athletic quick feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.63 at the event. Projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a short loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 70-73 mph; has arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin 1956; Avg 1842). Had a 1/7 curveball (61-64) that showed slurvey action and down in the zone command. His changeup (68-69) shows fading action and arm side command. Twitchy athlete, can pick it defensively.
Exit Velocity: 79 mph
Arm Velocity: 79 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.63