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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long levers, lean. Thin torso. Delivery: Simple delivery with controlled tempo. Spinning aggressively to deliver the hand. Arm Action: LH. Slow action on the backside. Longer loop with aggressive scap/shoulder loading. Low 3/4 action. FB: T71.9, 68.2-70.7 mph. Natural arm-side run, some carry for its velocity. T1993, 1862 average rpm. CB: 56.8-59.0 mph. 1/7 shape; generates some depth and sweep. T1713, 1638 average rpm. CH: 62.5-63.5 mph. Mostly maintains arm slot/speed; arm-side run and fade. T1312, 1112 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long levers, lean. Thin torso.
Delivery: Simple delivery with controlled tempo. Spinning aggressively to deliver the hand.
Arm Action: LH. Slow action on the backside. Longer loop with aggressive scap/shoulder loading. Low 3/4 action.
FB: T71.9, 68.2-70.7 mph. Natural arm-side run, some carry for its velocity. T1993, 1862 average rpm.
CB: 56.8-59.0 mph. 1/7 shape; generates some depth and sweep. T1713, 1638 average rpm.
CH: 62.5-63.5 mph. Mostly maintains arm slot/speed; arm-side run and fade. T1312, 1112 average rpm.