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
Patrick Laiche, Brother Martin (LA), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/LHP Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Long-limbed and wiry Delivery: Starts in middle of rubber, works to 3B side, brings glove overhead then back down after leg lift, strides and finishes on-line to his target. Arm Action: LH. Brings ball straight back out of his glove, releases from a low 3/4 slot. FB: T77, 77-77 mph. Arm-side sink and run away from RHH and in to LHH. T1964, 1863 average rpm. CB: 68-72 mph. "2-8" shape with some sweep and depth down in the zone, lands for strikes and swing/miss. T2217, 2030 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Long-limbed and wiry
Delivery: Starts in middle of rubber, works to 3B side, brings glove overhead then back down after leg lift, strides and finishes on-line to his target.
Arm Action: LH. Brings ball straight back out of his glove, releases from a low 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 77-77 mph. Arm-side sink and run away from RHH and in to LHH. T1964, 1863 average rpm.
CB: 68-72 mph. "2-8" shape with some sweep and depth down in the zone, lands for strikes and swing/miss. T2217, 2030 average rpm.