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.
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.
Mitchel Schmidt: OF, (2026) Archbishop Carroll High School, OH. 6-foot, 185-pound. (62.7 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Had efficient bat speed, simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 74 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1825; Avg 1770). His 11/5 curveball had gradual action. (Max spin 2077; Avg 2011). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 2029; Avg 1982).
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Mitchel Schmidt: OF, (2026) Archbishop Carroll High School, OH. 6-foot, 185-pound. (62.7 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Had efficient bat speed, simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 74 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1825; Avg 1770). His 11/5 curveball had gradual action. (Max spin 2077; Avg 2011). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 2029; Avg 1982).