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
Sinker
Rise+
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Alex Wenta, Lincoln Southwest, 2024 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5_10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Stiff lower half into leg lift and down the mound. Swing lead leg into foot plant. Quicker tempo with some athleticism through finish Arm Action: LH. long arm swing out of glove with low ¾ slot FB: T80.9, 79.8-80.9 mph. Okay run arm side SL: 69.8-72 mph. 2/8 shorter break CH: 73.6-74.9 mph. Some depth at times
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Alex Wenta, Lincoln Southwest, 2024
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5_10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Stiff lower half into leg lift and down the mound. Swing lead leg into foot plant. Quicker tempo with some athleticism through finish
Arm Action: LH. long arm swing out of glove with low ¾ slot
FB: T80.9, 79.8-80.9 mph. Okay run arm side
SL: 69.8-72 mph. 2/8 shorter break
CH: 73.6-74.9 mph. Some depth at times