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.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
C/RHP, (2023) Pickerington North, OH. University of Akron Commit, 5-foot-10, 195-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has downhill shoulder with a consistent balance point. Lands soft with a clean finish. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2247; Avg 2038). Throws a 11/5 curveball that has some sweeping action. (Max spin 2194; Avg 2079). Throws a 10/4 slider that has tight action. (Max spin 2762; Avg 2517).
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C/RHP, (2023) Pickerington North, OH. University of Akron Commit, 5-foot-10, 195-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has downhill shoulder with a consistent balance point. Lands soft with a clean finish. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2247; Avg 2038). Throws a 11/5 curveball that has some sweeping action. (Max spin 2194; Avg 2079). Throws a 10/4 slider that has tight action. (Max spin 2762; Avg 2517).