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.
Colten Landen: RHP/3B, (2026) Austin Preparatory, MA. 6-foot, 150-pound lean frame. Projectable on the mound, using a long consistent arm action he showed developing arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and showed some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 74-75 mph; shows running sinking action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2009; Avg 1874). His curveball (64-66) showed sweeping action and glove side around the zone command. (Max spin 2367; Avg 2242).
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Colten Landen: RHP/3B, (2026) Austin Preparatory, MA. 5-foot-11, 150-pound lean athletic build. Capable in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 76 mph. (62.2 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is developing, exhibits a long flat swing plane and level finish. Had loud contact and found a few barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 70 mph; had a natural exchange, developing hands, and developing consistent footwork. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable and capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Slider (62-63 mph). Threw his fastball 72-73 mph; showed control around the zone with straight movement. (Max spin 1980; Avg 1909). Had glove side around the zone control and sweeping action on his curveball. Has feel arm side command and gradual fading action on his changeup (67-68).
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Colten Landen: RHP/3B, (2026) Austin Preparatory, MA. 6-foot, 150-pound lean frame. Projectable on the mound, using a long consistent arm action he showed developing arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and showed some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 74-75 mph; shows running sinking action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2009; Avg 1874). His curveball (64-66) showed sweeping action and glove side around the zone command. (Max spin 2367; Avg 2242).
Colten Landen: RHP/3B, (2026) Austin Preparatory, MA. 5-foot-11, 150-pound lean athletic build. Capable in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 76 mph. (62.2 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is developing, exhibits a long flat swing plane and level finish. Had loud contact and found a few barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 70 mph; had a natural exchange, developing hands, and developing consistent footwork. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable and capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Slider (62-63 mph). Threw his fastball 72-73 mph; showed control around the zone with straight movement. (Max spin 1980; Avg 1909). Had glove side around the zone control and sweeping action on his curveball. Has feel arm side command and gradual fading action on his changeup (67-68).