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.
5-foot-10, 150-pound. Advanced on the mound, has a ¾ arm angle with a compact arm action. Feel type pitcher and uses easy effort. Changeup (64-65 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 70-72 mph and topped out at 73 mph; had arm side command and running action. He showed glove side control and plus action on his sharp curveball (64-66). Big time ASR on the fastball and nice depth on the breaking ball. Pounded the zone with the fastball.
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5-foot-10, 150-pound. Advanced on the mound, has a ¾ arm angle with a compact arm action. Feel type pitcher and uses easy effort. Changeup (64-65 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 70-72 mph and topped out at 73 mph; had arm side command and running action. He showed glove side control and plus action on his sharp curveball (64-66). Big time ASR on the fastball and nice depth on the breaking ball. Pounded the zone with the fastball.