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.
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Chase Armistead, Collierville (TN), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Tall and wirey, projectible frame as he progresses. Delivery: Stands tall with hand towards the middle of his body. Sinks into back leg as leg lift happens. Falls down the mound with some drive. Arm Action: RH. Very long arm action that has a slighshot effect behind the body, comes over through a 3/4 slot quick with some whip. FB: T75, 72-74 mph. He has the ability to throw strikes with FB that has good shape and will develop well. T1680, 1583 average rpm. CB: 60-62 mph. CB has decent horizontal movement that would greatly benefit from more vertical break. Prone to hanging at present T1891, 1759 average rpm. CH: 62-64 mph. Is a straight change at present. Will come out of hand similar to fastball and mess up timing. T1618, 1525 average rpm. ATH: 8.21 runner in the 60. 1.96 in the 10 yard split.
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Chase Armistead, Collierville (TN), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Tall and wirey, projectible frame as he progresses. Hit: RHH. Medium width stance with knees bent. Hands held shoulder height behind the body with slight bat waggle. Sinks deeper into knees as he starts the swing. Weight shift backwards with a small lead leg toe tap bringing the movement forward. Front leg braces well as the swing comes through the hitting zone. Delivers the bat on same plane as it started with easy rotation. Turns loose from the body with an inside out approach resulting in some hard contact towards the middle of the field. 58.8 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 63.2 mph. 106' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-69 mph. Long whippy arm, with arm strength that will continue to grow. Defense: Comes through ball well. good transfer and on target throws ATH: 8.21 runner in the 60. 1.96 in the 10 yard split.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Tall and wirey, projectible frame as he progresses.
Delivery: Stands tall with hand towards the middle of his body. Sinks into back leg as leg lift happens. Falls down the mound with some drive.
Arm Action: RH. Very long arm action that has a slighshot effect behind the body, comes over through a 3/4 slot quick with some whip.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. He has the ability to throw strikes with FB that has good shape and will develop well. T1680, 1583 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. CB has decent horizontal movement that would greatly benefit from more vertical break. Prone to hanging at present T1891, 1759 average rpm.
CH: 62-64 mph. Is a straight change at present. Will come out of hand similar to fastball and mess up timing. T1618, 1525 average rpm.
ATH: 8.21 runner in the 60. 1.96 in the 10 yard split.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Tall and wirey, projectible frame as he progresses.
Hit: RHH. Medium width stance with knees bent. Hands held shoulder height behind the body with slight bat waggle. Sinks deeper into knees as he starts the swing. Weight shift backwards with a small lead leg toe tap bringing the movement forward. Front leg braces well as the swing comes through the hitting zone. Delivers the bat on same plane as it started with easy rotation. Turns loose from the body with an inside out approach resulting in some hard contact towards the middle of the field. 58.8 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 63.2 mph. 106' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-69 mph. Long whippy arm, with arm strength that will continue to grow.
Defense: Comes through ball well. good transfer and on target throws
ATH: 8.21 runner in the 60. 1.96 in the 10 yard split.