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
Brooks is 5-10 with a lean 145 pound athletic frame that plenty of projection left to it. He hinges at the waist and throws from a sidearm slot, long free arm action and normal effort to his delivery. Shoulders are on line, lands closed with a fall off finish. Fastball was 72-75, touching 76, with heavy armside run and some late sink to it as well. Curveball was 63-64 with good armspeed and sharp 11/5 break to it. Change-up was 66-67 with some armspeed and heavy sink to it. Slider was 69-71 with good armspeed and late 10/4 break to it.
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VA/DC PreSeason All-State Central
Brooks is 5-10 with a lean 145 pound athletic frame that plenty of projection left to it. He hinges at the waist and throws from a sidearm slot, long free arm action and normal effort to his delivery. Shoulders are on line, lands closed with a fall off finish. Fastball was 72-75, touching 76, with heavy armside run and some late sink to it as well. Curveball was 63-64 with good armspeed and sharp 11/5 break to it. Change-up was 66-67 with some armspeed and heavy sink to it. Slider was 69-71 with good armspeed and late 10/4 break to it.