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.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Begins in a tall stance with a controlled small load, then uses a controlled stride. Raw bat speed. High finish, loose long swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 92.1 mph exit velocity, average 81.0 mph. 67.1 mph bat speed average. 22.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Solid. (OF) Sure hands, in control footwork, natural exchange. Capable.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. 78 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, compact arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders.
FB: 73-76 T 78 mph. (Max spin 2155; Avg 1940). Arm side accuracy, slight running action.
Spencer Childers, Kankakee Valley, 2024, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-4, 200-pound long projectable frame.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Begins in a tall stance with a controlled small load, then uses a controlled stride. Raw bat speed. High finish, loose long swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 92.1 mph exit velocity, average 81.0 mph. 67.1 mph bat speed average. 22.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Solid. (OF) Sure hands, in control footwork, natural exchange. Capable.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. 78 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, compact arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders.
FB: 73-76 T 78 mph. (Max spin 2155; Avg 1940). Arm side accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 60-62 mph. Sweeping action. (Max spin 2339; Avg 2262).