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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Strong balance point, downhill shoulders, lands soft, an athletic finish.
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Strong balance point, downhill shoulders, lands soft, an athletic finish.
FB: (Max spin 1973; Avg 1835). Cutting action.
CB: Some sweeping action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1403; Avg 1403).
SL: Late tight action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1948; Avg 1878).