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.
Dev Patel, Oxford (MS), 2028 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Lightweight build with some strength in the lower half and room for added math. Delivery: Smooth controlled tempo down the mound primarily from the windup with a higher leg kick. Arm Action: RH. Longer, quick arm action from a lower 3/4 slot. FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Plays in the zone, heavy run to arm side with some slight sink. T1978, 1874 average rpm. SL: 63-66 mph. Located to both sides of the plate with some consistent break. T2028, 1976 average rpm. CH: 63-66 mph. Fades heavy to arm side, located in the zone, plays well off of FB. T1675, 1579 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Lightweight build with some strength in the lower half and room for added math.
Delivery: Smooth controlled tempo down the mound primarily from the windup with a higher leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, quick arm action from a lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Plays in the zone, heavy run to arm side with some slight sink. T1978, 1874 average rpm.
SL: 63-66 mph. Located to both sides of the plate with some consistent break. T2028, 1976 average rpm.
CH: 63-66 mph. Fades heavy to arm side, located in the zone, plays well off of FB. T1675, 1579 average rpm.