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
Lucas Kaltenbach: RHP/OF, (2025) Kenston, OH. 6-foot-3, 215-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, he had a loose long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. He has downhill shoulders with a tall balance point. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2543; Avg 2301). Had late tight action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2600; Avg 2574).
2/12/23
Lucas Kaltenbach: RHP/OF, (2025) Kenston, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound. Solid on the mound, uses a high ¾ arm angle and an compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed a strong balance point. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2586; Avg 2394). Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2637; Avg 2526). Had late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2640; Avg 2606).
1/17/21
Delivery/Scouting Notes: The youngster out of Kenston fit right in the group. The athletic 2025 used an up tempo delivery that flashed a fastball up to 79. Should see maturity and actions cleaned up. One to keep an eye on Fastball: jumped out of the hand with good intent Breaking Ball: showcased a breaking ball that had more sweeping and wipeout action Changeup: Resembled fastball arm speed but showed quality speed differential and depth
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Lucas Kaltenbach: RHP/OF, (2025) Kenston, OH. 6-foot-3, 215-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, he had a loose long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. He has downhill shoulders with a tall balance point. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2543; Avg 2301). Had late tight action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2600; Avg 2574).
Lucas Kaltenbach: RHP/OF, (2025) Kenston, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound. Solid on the mound, uses a high ¾ arm angle and an compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed a strong balance point. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2586; Avg 2394). Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2637; Avg 2526). Had late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2640; Avg 2606).
Delivery/Scouting Notes: The youngster out of Kenston fit right in the group. The athletic 2025 used an up tempo delivery that flashed a fastball up to 79. Should see maturity and actions cleaned up. One to keep an eye on
Fastball: jumped out of the hand with good intent
Breaking Ball: showcased a breaking ball that had more sweeping and wipeout action
Changeup: Resembled fastball arm speed but showed quality speed differential and depth