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.
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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
Luke Nease, Buford (GA), 2025 Positional Profile: 2B Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Delivery: Smooth delivery, with strong stride down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Long over the top action. FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Plays well up in the zone. T2028, 1915 average rpm. CB: 67-67 mph. Good feel down in the zone with the CB. T1902, 1902 average rpm. SL: 68-71 mph. Good out pitch out of the zone. T2082, 1995 average rpm. CH: 71-73 mph. Good movement, will keep hitters off of the FB. T1977, 1720 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, with strong stride down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long over the top action.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Plays well up in the zone. T2028, 1915 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. Good feel down in the zone with the CB. T1902, 1902 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Good out pitch out of the zone. T2082, 1995 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Good movement, will keep hitters off of the FB. T1977, 1720 average rpm.