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.
Sawyer Junkin, CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2028 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-11, 205-pounds. Compact frame with some strength in the lower half and proportional limbs. Delivery: Slower, controlled tempo down the mound, worked primarily from windup. Arm Action: RH. Stiff arm action from a higher 3/4 slot. FB: T78, 75-78 mph. In the zone, mostly straight with occasional arm side run. T1972, 1864 average rpm. SL: 62-65 mph. Developing pitch, occasional bite at the plate. T1991, 1938 average rpm. CH: 68-69 mph. Plays well off of FB, fades to arm side with some sink. T1634, 1569 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 205-pounds. Compact frame with some strength in the lower half and proportional limbs.
Delivery: Slower, controlled tempo down the mound, worked primarily from windup.
Arm Action: RH. Stiff arm action from a higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. In the zone, mostly straight with occasional arm side run. T1972, 1864 average rpm.
SL: 62-65 mph. Developing pitch, occasional bite at the plate. T1991, 1938 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Plays well off of FB, fades to arm side with some sink. T1634, 1569 average rpm.