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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Physical: 6-1, 185 pounds; Lean, Athletic build. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a full coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; side arm release. Recoils with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 75-78 MPH; arm side run with sink. SL: 70-73 MPH; 2-tier break. OTHER: 71-73 MPH; CT: late lateral action. Can be very effective at the next level. May see benefit from starting on the arm side of the rubber.
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Physical: 6-1, 185 pounds; Lean, Athletic build.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a full coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; side arm release. Recoils with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 75-78 MPH; arm side run with sink. SL: 70-73 MPH; 2-tier break. OTHER: 71-73 MPH; CT: late lateral action. Can be very effective at the next level. May see benefit from starting on the arm side of the rubber.