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-11, 180-pound athletic proportional frame. Raw in the box, Marko recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a handsy high load, then uses a long stride. Has above average bat speed, short rotational swing plane and level finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Pull side approach. Projectable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 71 mph; had soft hands, a developing exchange, and fluid footwork. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, showed a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands square. Sat with his fastball at 68-72 mph; has arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 1669; Avg1582). Has a 1/7 curveball (62-63) that showed glove side control and slurvey action. (Max spin 1693; Avg 1657). Shows fading action and arm side control on his changeup (66-67).
Exit Velocity: 84 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph
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5-foot-11, 180-pound athletic proportional frame. Raw in the box, Marko recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a handsy high load, then uses a long stride. Has above average bat speed, short rotational swing plane and level finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Pull side approach. Projectable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 71 mph; had soft hands, a developing exchange, and fluid footwork. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, showed a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands square. Sat with his fastball at 68-72 mph; has arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 1669; Avg1582). Has a 1/7 curveball (62-63) that showed glove side control and slurvey action. (Max spin 1693; Avg 1657). Shows fading action and arm side control on his changeup (66-67).
Exit Velocity: 84 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph