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
5-foot-10, 128-pound long slim frame. Smooth during batting practice, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 83 mph. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic tall stance with a rhythmic handsy load, then used a short controlled stride. Has an upward loose swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 71 mph; shows consistent hands, a clean exchange, and smooth feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Using a short loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a high ¾ slot. On the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. In line shoulders with an low balance point. Lands soft and open. Produced a fastball that came in at 66-68 mph; had sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1518; Avg 1218). Has a 11/5 curveball (59-61) that shows glove side command and slurvey action. (Max spin 1490; Avg 1457). Had arm side command and fading action on his changeup (62-63).
Exit Velocity: 83 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph
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5-foot-10, 128-pound long slim frame. Smooth during batting practice, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 83 mph. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic tall stance with a rhythmic handsy load, then used a short controlled stride. Has an upward loose swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 71 mph; shows consistent hands, a clean exchange, and smooth feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Using a short loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a high ¾ slot. On the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. In line shoulders with an low balance point. Lands soft and open. Produced a fastball that came in at 66-68 mph; had sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1518; Avg 1218). Has a 11/5 curveball (59-61) that shows glove side command and slurvey action. (Max spin 1490; Avg 1457). Had arm side command and fading action on his changeup (62-63).
Exit Velocity: 83 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph