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.
2.18.19 - 6-foot-4, 200-pound, left-handed pitcher, long-limbed frame with athleticism. Tall, high knee balance, tilts back with waist bend at hand break, uses length to extend down mound, in-line, toe strikes square, athletic finish with rhythm throughout. Arm plays long, full swing, some looseness out front, ¾ slot, regular effort. Fastball came out of the hand easy, slight run in the zone, sat 78-80 mph. Changeup had action, faded hard at times with fastball arm speed, 72-75 mph. Slider, 2/8 shape, gradual break, backed up at times, 76-77 mph.
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2.18.19 - 6-foot-4, 200-pound, left-handed pitcher, long-limbed frame with athleticism. Tall, high knee balance, tilts back with waist bend at hand break, uses length to extend down mound, in-line, toe strikes square, athletic finish with rhythm throughout. Arm plays long, full swing, some looseness out front, ¾ slot, regular effort. Fastball came out of the hand easy, slight run in the zone, sat 78-80 mph. Changeup had action, faded hard at times with fastball arm speed, 72-75 mph. Slider, 2/8 shape, gradual break, backed up at times, 76-77 mph.