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
Matthew Delatorre: RHP/OF, (2026) North Andover, MA. 140-pound. Capable on the mound, used low ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Balance point is tall with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands closed. Threw his fastball 73-74 mph; shows control around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 1663; Avg 1516). Shows glove side around the zone control and sweeping action on his curveball (61-62). (Max spin 2314; Avg 2259).
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Matthew Delatorre: OF/RHP, (2026) North Andover High School, MA. 5-foot-3, 120-pound slim frame. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 66 mph. (64.5 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a loose swing plane and level finish. Found a couple of barrels in his rounds. Line drive approach. Capable in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 67 mph; has developing feet, developing hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 67-68 mph; shows running action and arm side command. (Max spin 1946; Avg 1780). His curveball (56-57) has glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2220; Avg 2158).
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Matthew Delatorre: RHP/OF, (2026) North Andover, MA. 140-pound. Capable on the mound, used low ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Balance point is tall with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands closed. Threw his fastball 73-74 mph; shows control around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 1663; Avg 1516). Shows glove side around the zone control and sweeping action on his curveball (61-62). (Max spin 2314; Avg 2259).
Matthew Delatorre: OF/RHP, (2026) North Andover High School, MA. 5-foot-3, 120-pound slim frame. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 66 mph. (64.5 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a loose swing plane and level finish. Found a couple of barrels in his rounds. Line drive approach. Capable in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 67 mph; has developing feet, developing hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 67-68 mph; shows running action and arm side command. (Max spin 1946; Avg 1780). His curveball (56-57) has glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2220; Avg 2158).