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.
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.
6-foot-2, 160-pound slim frame; RHP. On the mound, he showed a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. He is a tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort in his delivery. Displays even shoulders coming off the mound. He threw his fastball 73-74 mph. He showed the ability to throw his changeup (65-67 mph) low in zone. Curveball sat 62-63.
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Garrett Benko, Andrean, 2023, IN
Position: RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 195-pound projectable build.
Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Tall balance point, balanced finish.
FB: 81-83 mph (Max spin 1868; Avg 1729). Some sinking action.
CB: 70-74 mph. Sharp movement. (Max spin 2384; Avg 2239).
CH: 72- 77 mph. Arm side down in the zone control, fading action.
Garrett Benko, Andrean, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 185-pound lean projectable frame.
Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders.
FB: T83. 81-82 mph. (Max spin 1952; Avg 1824). Running action.
CH: 75-76 mph.
SL: 74-76 mph. Tight action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2397; Avg 2379).
Garrett Benko, Chesterton, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 180-pound athletic frame.
Pitching: Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. Side arm angle, short arm action. Lands open.
FB: T80. 78-80 mph. (Max spin 2232; Avg 1975). Arm side accuracy, tailing action.
CB: 64-66 mph. Sweeping action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2481; Avg 2418).
SL: 69-72 mph. (Max spin 2612; Avg 2521).
6-foot-2, 160-pound slim frame; RHP. On the mound, he showed a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. He is a tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort in his delivery. Displays even shoulders coming off the mound. He threw his fastball 73-74 mph. He showed the ability to throw his changeup (65-67 mph) low in zone. Curveball sat 62-63.