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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
J.J. Ellis: 1B/RHP, (2024) Archbishop Alter, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound athletic long build. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Had a simple swing plane, above average bat speed and level good extension on his finish. He produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 70 mph; had a fluid exchange, consistent hands, and average footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Showed decent accuracy to the base with a ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Solid on the mound, showed a compact consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed. Stretch only type pitcher and uses max effort. Has an athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Has a heavy fastball that shows running action and some control. (Max spin 1706; Avg 1658).
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J.J. Ellis: 1B/RHP, (2024) Archbishop Alter, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound athletic long build. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Had a simple swing plane, above average bat speed and level good extension on his finish. He produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 70 mph; had a fluid exchange, consistent hands, and average footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Showed decent accuracy to the base with a ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Solid on the mound, showed a compact consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed. Stretch only type pitcher and uses max effort. Has an athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Has a heavy fastball that shows running action and some control. (Max spin 1706; Avg 1658).