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
Position Profile: RHP Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. High-waisted frame. Delivery: Slow-tempo overhead pump into an athletic balance point. Square landing with an athletic finish. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, and clean arm action that comes from a H 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Straight w/ above-avg command T2019, 1963 average rpm. SL: 71-73 mph. T2235, 2165 average rpm. CH: 74-76 mph. Arm side fade, flashes plus T1799, 1614 average rpm.
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Paddy Keefer, Marian, 2024, IN
Position: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 180-pound long lanky frame.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High arm angle, quick arm speed, long clean arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.
FB: 81-84 T 86 mph. (Max spin 2340; Avg 2179). Some accuracy.
Pitching: Solid. Stretch only delivery, high effort. High arm angle, good arm speed, long clean arm action. Low balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic balanced finish.
Position Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. High-waisted frame.
Delivery: Slow-tempo overhead pump into an athletic balance point. Square landing with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, and clean arm action that comes from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Straight w/ above-avg command T2019, 1963 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. T2235, 2165 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Arm side fade, flashes plus T1799, 1614 average rpm.
Paddy Keefer, Marian, 2024, IN
Position: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 180-pound long lanky frame.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High arm angle, quick arm speed, long clean arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.
FB: 81-84 T 86 mph. (Max spin 2340; Avg 2179). Some accuracy.
CB: 64-68 mph. Feel command, tight action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2203; Avg 2026).
CH: 71-75 mph. Fading action, sharp movement.
Paddy Keefer, Marian High School, 2024, IN
Position: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 177-pound athletic build.
Pitching: Solid. Stretch only delivery, high effort. High arm angle, good arm speed, long clean arm action. Low balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic balanced finish.
FB: 80-82 mph. (Max spin 2069; Avg 2010). Some feel accuracy.
CB: 65-68 mph. Tight action. (Max spin 2280; Avg 2112).
CH: 68-70 mph. Feel command, plus fading action.