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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Physical: 6-0, 195 pounds; Sturdy, full build. 7.45 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 75 MPH. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 74 MPH, while sitting 69-74 MPH; arm side run. CB: 59 MPH; early action.
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Physical: 6-0, 195 pounds; Sturdy, full build. 7.45 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 75 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 74 MPH, while sitting 69-74 MPH; arm side run. CB: 59 MPH; early action.