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
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Physical: 6-foot-4, 200 pounds; Sturdy, proportional build. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 77-80 MPH; life through the zone. SL: 70 MPH. CH: 72-74 MPH; fading action.
2/25/22
Physical: 6-foot-4, 200 pounds; Long, sturdy build. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while stabbing downward; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 85 MPH, while sitting 82-84 MPH; life out of the hand playing up in the zone. CB: 65-68 MPH; plus movement with 11-5 shape; tended to back up out of the hand on this day. CH: 75-77 MPH; maintains same plain.
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Physical: 6-foot-4, 200 pounds; Sturdy, proportional build.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 77-80 MPH; life through the zone. SL: 70 MPH. CH: 72-74 MPH; fading action.
Physical: 6-foot-4, 200 pounds; Long, sturdy build.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while stabbing downward; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 85 MPH, while sitting 82-84 MPH; life out of the hand playing up in the zone. CB: 65-68 MPH; plus movement with 11-5 shape; tended to back up out of the hand on this day. CH: 75-77 MPH; maintains same plain.