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.
Nate Downey, Masters Academy (FL), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Small, skinny frame. Room to develop physically. Delivery: No windup, small leg kick. Arm Action: RH. Sidearm arm slot. FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Arm side run. T2160, 2053 average rpm. SL: 68-70 mph. Developing 11/5 action. T2259, 2106 average rpm. CH: 70-72 mph. Developing action. T2034, 1824 average rpm. ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Nate Downey, Masters Academy (FL), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Small, skinny frame. Room to develop physically. Hit: LHH. Developing bat speed. 60.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 311' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Long arm. Defense: Solid hands. ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Small, skinny frame. Room to develop physically.
Delivery: No windup, small leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. Sidearm arm slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Arm side run. T2160, 2053 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Developing 11/5 action. T2259, 2106 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Developing action. T2034, 1824 average rpm.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Small, skinny frame. Room to develop physically.
Hit: LHH. Developing bat speed. 60.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 311' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Long arm.
Defense: Solid hands.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.