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
Zach Anderson: RHP/3B, (2023) Brunswick, OH. 6-foot-3, 185-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 91 mph. Began in an athletic tall stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent footwork, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2181; Avg 2125). Shows slight sweeping action on his 11/5 curveball (63-66). (Max spin 1751; Avg 1633). His changeup (73-77) showed slight action. His 10/4 slider (66-67) had late action. (Max spin 1788; Avg 1753). Ran a 4.31 30 yard dash.
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Zach Anderson: RHP/1B, (2023) Brunswick, OH. 6-foot-3, 165-pound athletic frame. In the box, Anderson had an exit velocity of 82 mph. Started in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is average and uses a flat swing plane. On the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 71-74 mph; has arm side control and running action. Throws a 11/5 curveball (54-56) that has gradual action. His changeup (68-68) shows fading action and arm side command. Ran a 4.34 30 yard dash.
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Zach Anderson: RHP/3B, (2023) Brunswick, OH. 6-foot-3, 185-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 91 mph. Began in an athletic tall stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent footwork, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2181; Avg 2125). Shows slight sweeping action on his 11/5 curveball (63-66). (Max spin 1751; Avg 1633). His changeup (73-77) showed slight action. His 10/4 slider (66-67) had late action. (Max spin 1788; Avg 1753). Ran a 4.31 30 yard dash.
Zach Anderson: RHP/1B, (2023) Brunswick, OH. 6-foot-3, 165-pound athletic frame. In the box, Anderson had an exit velocity of 82 mph. Started in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is average and uses a flat swing plane. On the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 71-74 mph; has arm side control and running action. Throws a 11/5 curveball (54-56) that has gradual action. His changeup (68-68) shows fading action and arm side command. Ran a 4.34 30 yard dash.