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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Delivery: Rocker step into medium tuck and turn, controlled swing down mound, lands open foot. Arm Action: Wrap on back side, longer loose arm swing out front from ¾ slot. FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Solid running action to arm side of plate. CB: 65-68 mph. Flat action, flashes ok when fingers stay on top of ball. CH: 68-70 mph. Good feel for CH with heavy ASR.
10/25/20
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Delivery: Paused rocker step into hitchy balance point, swings down mound landing inline to catcher, upright on release and finishes across body. Arm Action: LH. Longer sideways arm path behind body; releases from mid ¾ slot. FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Flat running action to plate. CB: 66-67 mph. Lands above avg. breaking ball with 2/8 shape for strikes. Ability to show in zone and take away from hitter. CH: 69-70 mph. Has requisite fade and sink as usable third pitch.
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Rocker step into medium tuck and turn, controlled swing down mound, lands open foot.
Arm Action: Wrap on back side, longer loose arm swing out front from ¾ slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Solid running action to arm side of plate.
CB: 65-68 mph. Flat action, flashes ok when fingers stay on top of ball.
CH: 68-70 mph. Good feel for CH with heavy ASR.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Paused rocker step into hitchy balance point, swings down mound landing inline to catcher, upright on release and finishes across body.
Arm Action: LH. Longer sideways arm path behind body; releases from mid ¾ slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Flat running action to plate.
CB: 66-67 mph. Lands above avg. breaking ball with 2/8 shape for strikes. Ability to show in zone and take away from hitter.
CH: 69-70 mph. Has requisite fade and sink as usable third pitch.