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
Aiden Bangos: RHP/2B, (2021) Hudson, OH. 5-foot-11, 145-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a high controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is average and has a flat swing plane. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 79 mph; has a clean exchange, quick athletic feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball one hand, movements laterally were twitchy. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a quick arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 82-85 mph; shows running action and arm side command. His 11/5 curveball (69-72) shows plus action. Had fading action and arm side command on his changeup (82-83). Ran a 3.99 30 yard dash.
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Aiden Bangos: RHP/2B, (2021) Hudson, OH. 5-foot-11, 145-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a high controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is average and has a flat swing plane. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 79 mph; has a clean exchange, quick athletic feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball one hand, movements laterally were twitchy. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a quick arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 82-85 mph; shows running action and arm side command. His 11/5 curveball (69-72) shows plus action. Had fading action and arm side command on his changeup (82-83). Ran a 3.99 30 yard dash.