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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Luke Holmes: LHP/1B, (2027) St. Xavier, OH. 5-foot-7, 140-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a consistent balance point. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1708; Avg 1639). Has late action on his 1/7 slider. (Max spin 1875; Avg 1818).
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Luke Holmes: LHP/1B, (2027) St. Xavier, OH. 5-foot-7, 140-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a consistent balance point. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1708; Avg 1639). Has late action on his 1/7 slider. (Max spin 1875; Avg 1818).