A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
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.
Austin Leifer: RHP, (2024) St Joseph, CT. 5-foot-11, 175-pound proportional strong build. Projectable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Displays in line downhill shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Threw his fastball 77-80 mph; had sinking action and control around the zone down in the zone with tight movement. (Max spin 1806; Avg 1555). Had tight slurvey action and glove side command on his 1/7 curveball (64-65). (Max spin 1922; Avg 1828). Shows some pitch-ability.
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Austin Leifer: RHP, (2024) St Joseph, CT. 5-foot-10, 175-pound strong solid frame. Projectable solid on the mound, showed a short compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed Up-tempo tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows both sides of the plate command and sinking action. (Max spin 1804; Avg 1709). Has a 2/8 slider (68-69) that showed down in the zone command and swing and miss late action. (Max spin 1998; Avg 1958). Attacks at a level, pounds the zone with both pitches.
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Austin Leifer: RHP, (2024) St Joseph, CT. 5-foot-11, 175-pound proportional strong build. Projectable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Displays in line downhill shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Threw his fastball 77-80 mph; had sinking action and control around the zone down in the zone with tight movement. (Max spin 1806; Avg 1555). Had tight slurvey action and glove side command on his 1/7 curveball (64-65). (Max spin 1922; Avg 1828). Shows some pitch-ability.
Austin Leifer: RHP, (2024) St Joseph, CT. 5-foot-10, 175-pound strong solid frame. Projectable solid on the mound, showed a short compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed Up-tempo tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows both sides of the plate command and sinking action. (Max spin 1804; Avg 1709). Has a 2/8 slider (68-69) that showed down in the zone command and swing and miss late action. (Max spin 1998; Avg 1958). Attacks at a level, pounds the zone with both pitches.