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
Body: 5-10, 163-pounds. Lean and athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future. Delivery: Step in front rocker style footwork working to an easy pivot foot. Works to a high balance point with heavy shoulder and hip coil at the top of the delivery. Hand breaks from the glove at the top of the delivery. Weight leans slightly forward at the top of the delivery. Works from the first base side of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound. Long stride down the mound with good extension. Gets strong push off the rubber into a slightly bent plant leg. Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action. FB: T75.38, 70.87-74.98 mph. Heavy arm side run with some sinking action at times. T1779, 1645 average rpm. SL: 63.09-65.32 mph. Slurvy shape with developing spin. T1620, 1572 average rpm.
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Body: 5-10, 163-pounds. Lean and athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Delivery: Step in front rocker style footwork working to an easy pivot foot. Works to a high balance point with heavy shoulder and hip coil at the top of the delivery. Hand breaks from the glove at the top of the delivery. Weight leans slightly forward at the top of the delivery. Works from the first base side of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound. Long stride down the mound with good extension. Gets strong push off the rubber into a slightly bent plant leg.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
FB: T75.38, 70.87-74.98 mph. Heavy arm side run with some sinking action at times. T1779, 1645 average rpm.
SL: 63.09-65.32 mph. Slurvy shape with developing spin. T1620, 1572 average rpm.