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.
Lukus Schmitt, Columbia City (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Projectable build Delivery: Feel delivery. Gets to a taller balance point w/ wide lift. Hips hinge as he moves down the slope to create athletic posture. Lands soft & slightly crossfired. Falls off a bit during the finish. Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action from a H 3/4 slot FB: Creates some ASR CB: Gradual sweeping action
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Projectable build
Delivery: Feel delivery. Gets to a taller balance point w/ wide lift. Hips hinge as he moves down the slope to create athletic posture. Lands soft & slightly crossfired. Falls off a bit during the finish.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action from a H 3/4 slot
FB: Creates some ASR
CB: Gradual sweeping action