A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
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.
RHP Owen Lense (Lincoln-Way East, 2026) had an impressive first showing in front of our staff earlier this week. Listed at 5-foot-11, 175-pounds, Lense works with an easy tempo to a tall balance point, working square to his target with efficient movement patterns down the mound into an athletic finish. His arm plays with a long draw in the back, staying loose throughout its path into a high ¾ release, quick arm with projection. His fastball played around 82-83 mph, topping out at 84 mph with some carry traits through the zone. He showed feel to locate his curveball, playing with above-average depth and 11/5 shape at 70-71 mph. His final offering was a changeup at 76-77 mph, playing with slight running action to his arm-side with the ability to locate.
2/19/24
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Proportional build with present strength throughout. Delivery: Easy tempo to tall balance point; square to target, efficient mover down the mound, fluid and athletic finish. Arm Action: RH. Long draw, loose, high 3/4; quick arm. FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Mostly straight, flashes sink. T2172, 2049 average rpm. CB: 70-71 mph. Feel to locate with above-average depth, shape; 11/5 action. T1594, 1518 average rpm. CH: 76-77 mph. Feel to locate, arm-side sink/run. T1435, 1377 average rpm.
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RHP Owen Lense (Lincoln-Way East, 2026) had an impressive first showing in front of our staff earlier this week. Listed at 5-foot-11, 175-pounds, Lense works with an easy tempo to a tall balance point, working square to his target with efficient movement patterns down the mound into an athletic finish. His arm plays with a long draw in the back, staying loose throughout its path into a high ¾ release, quick arm with projection. His fastball played around 82-83 mph, topping out at 84 mph with some carry traits through the zone. He showed feel to locate his curveball, playing with above-average depth and 11/5 shape at 70-71 mph. His final offering was a changeup at 76-77 mph, playing with slight running action to his arm-side with the ability to locate.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Proportional build with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Easy tempo to tall balance point; square to target, efficient mover down the mound, fluid and athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, loose, high 3/4; quick arm.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Mostly straight, flashes sink. T2172, 2049 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Feel to locate with above-average depth, shape; 11/5 action. T1594, 1518 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Feel to locate, arm-side sink/run. T1435, 1377 average rpm.