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
Dominic Pontbriant: LHP, (2024) Lyman Memorial, CT. 6-foot-3, 145-pound long lean build. Projectable above average on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Displays in line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-79 mph; shows arm side command and sinking action with tight movement. (Max spin 2105; Avg 1990). He showed glove side control and late slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (65-66). (Max spin 2099; Avg 2035). Shows fading swing and miss action and arm side control on his changeup (69-71). Love the projection, ton left in the arm.
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Dominic Pontbriant: LHP, (2024) Lyman Memorial, CT. 6-foot-3, 145-pound long lean build. Projectable above average on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Displays in line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-79 mph; shows arm side command and sinking action with tight movement. (Max spin 2105; Avg 1990). He showed glove side control and late slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (65-66). (Max spin 2099; Avg 2035). Shows fading swing and miss action and arm side control on his changeup (69-71). Love the projection, ton left in the arm.