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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Brandon Mercer, Veterans (GA), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-1, 172-pounds. Hit: RHH. stays back in his back hip, with a small toe tap good power to the pull side, with quick hands to the ball and a linear swing 66.8 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.6 mph. 382' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-91 mph. Naturally strong arm. Top infielder at the event. Creates really good seperation. Strong pull down towards 1B. Defense: Effortless action. Wide base. Moves really well. ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH. stays back in his back hip, with a small toe tap good power to the pull side, with quick hands to the ball and a linear swing 66.8 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.6 mph. 382' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-91 mph. Naturally strong arm. Top infielder at the event. Creates really good seperation. Strong pull down towards 1B.
Defense: Effortless action. Wide base. Moves really well.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.