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.
2/14/16 - Defoe is a class of 2018 right-handed pitcher that attends Marquette HS in Chesterfield, MO. 6-foot-4, 160-pounds frame. Deliberate pace, under control working to a compact balance point, three-quarters slot, finishes square. Worked below the strike zone with fastball, 74-77 mph. Curveball, 57-58 mph, 12/6 shape, slows arm. Young right-hander with a projectable, tall, thin frame with room to fill out physically.
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2/14/16 - Defoe is a class of 2018 right-handed pitcher that attends Marquette HS in Chesterfield, MO. 6-foot-4, 160-pounds frame. Deliberate pace, under control working to a compact balance point, three-quarters slot, finishes square. Worked below the strike zone with fastball, 74-77 mph. Curveball, 57-58 mph, 12/6 shape, slows arm. Young right-hander with a projectable, tall, thin frame with room to fill out physically.