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.
Alvin C Thomas III, Saint Andrew's Episcopal (MS), 2029 Positional Profile: 1B/3B Body: 5-5, 165-pounds. Projectable frame Delivery: Smooth, repeatable tempo. Could get more explosive down the mound. Stride length may be a little short. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action. FB: T69, 65-68 mph. Developing action T1814, 1703 average rpm. CB: 57-59 mph. Developing action T1792, 1716 average rpm. CH: 60-63 mph. In the zone T1564, 1511 average rpm. ATH: 10.28 runner in the 60. 2.28 and 5.50 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Alvin C Thomas III, Saint Andrew's Episcopal (MS), 2029 Positional Profile: 1B/3B Body: 5-5, 165-pounds. Projectable frame Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with hands above back shoulder. Minimal load into stride. Stays inside baseball well with middle of the field line drive approach. Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 241' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. Quick arm action Defense: Solid footwork around the bag at first. Accuracy on throws to other bases with developing arm strength. ATH: 10.28 runner in the 60. 2.28 and 5.50 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-5, 165-pounds. Projectable frame
Delivery: Smooth, repeatable tempo. Could get more explosive down the mound. Stride length may be a little short.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action.
FB: T69, 65-68 mph. Developing action T1814, 1703 average rpm.
CB: 57-59 mph. Developing action T1792, 1716 average rpm.
CH: 60-63 mph. In the zone T1564, 1511 average rpm.
ATH: 10.28 runner in the 60. 2.28 and 5.50 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-5, 165-pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with hands above back shoulder. Minimal load into stride. Stays inside baseball well with middle of the field line drive approach.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 241' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Solid footwork around the bag at first. Accuracy on throws to other bases with developing arm strength.
ATH: 10.28 runner in the 60. 2.28 and 5.50 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.