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
Alex Weber: RHP/SS, (2025) Western Brown, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. (63.9 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 68 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1593; Avg 1555). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 1388; Avg 1332).
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Alex Weber: RHP/SS, (2025) Western Brown, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. (63.9 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has efficient bat speed, simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 68 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1593; Avg 1555). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1388; Avg 1332).
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Alex Weber: RHP/SS, (2025) Western Brown, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. (63.9 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 68 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1593; Avg 1555). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 1388; Avg 1332).
Alex Weber: RHP/SS, (2025) Western Brown, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. (63.9 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has efficient bat speed, simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 68 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1593; Avg 1555). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1388; Avg 1332).