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.
Paxton Behrle: RHP/3B, (2026) Colerain, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound lanky projectable frame. (64.1 mph bat speed average). (17.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a small leg kick toe tap. Has a short uphill swing plane, quick bat speed and balanced finish. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Aggressive approach. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 73 mph; has athletic feet, a natural exchange, and consistent hands. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Used uninterrupted slot with a short quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Confident above average on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a strong balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2053; Avg 1963).
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Paxton Behrle: RHP/3B, (2026) Colerain, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound lanky projectable frame. (64.1 mph bat speed average). (17.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a small leg kick toe tap. Has a short uphill swing plane, quick bat speed and balanced finish. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Aggressive approach. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 73 mph; has athletic feet, a natural exchange, and consistent hands. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Used uninterrupted slot with a short quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Confident above average on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a strong balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2053; Avg 1963).