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.
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-10, 152-pounds. Delivery: Simple, easy actions, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, works toward plate as he moves downhill. Arm Action: LH. Clean, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot with some crossfire action. FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Played in the zone with life. T1976, 1862 average rpm. CB: 67-68 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape with some late break. T2489, 2447 average rpm. CH: 72-74 mph. Thrown at arm-speed with heavy arm-side movement. T1798, 1742 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 152-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, easy actions, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, works toward plate as he moves downhill.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot with some crossfire action.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Played in the zone with life. T1976, 1862 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape with some late break. T2489, 2447 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Thrown at arm-speed with heavy arm-side movement. T1798, 1742 average rpm.