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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Athletic, polished right-hander who showed an arsenal of out pitches led by his changeup. Flashed plus, consistently above average at 81-82 mph with above-average run, kept consistently down in the zone to both sides of the plate. Also showed a power sinker at 88-89 mph (T90 mph) that played up as the ball jumped from his hand; consistently landed down in the zone with a late bottom. Slider was fringe average overall, but flashed sharp, late bite at 79-80 mph. Looked to be a reliable strike-throwing college pitcher with athleticism and starter stuff/control.
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Athletic, polished right-hander who showed an arsenal of out pitches led by his changeup. Flashed plus, consistently above average at 81-82 mph with above-average run, kept consistently down in the zone to both sides of the plate. Also showed a power sinker at 88-89 mph (T90 mph) that played up as the ball jumped from his hand; consistently landed down in the zone with a late bottom. Slider was fringe average overall, but flashed sharp, late bite at 79-80 mph. Looked to be a reliable strike-throwing college pitcher with athleticism and starter stuff/control.