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
6-foot-5, 195-pound lengthy athletic build. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a long arm action and a side arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows high effort. Showed strong balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-80 mph and topped out at 82 mph; has late running action and command around the zone with heavy movement. Throws a sharp changeup (72-74) that shows fading action and down in the zone command. He showed tight sweeping action and down in the zone command on his tight slider (70-73).
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6-foot-5, 195-pound lengthy athletic build. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a long arm action and a side arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows high effort. Showed strong balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-80 mph and topped out at 82 mph; has late running action and command around the zone with heavy movement. Throws a sharp changeup (72-74) that shows fading action and down in the zone command. He showed tight sweeping action and down in the zone command on his tight slider (70-73).