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: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. High-waisted, long-limbed frame, projectable. Delivery: Slow, controlled, medium leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower half. Arm Action: RH. Long draw out of the glove, releases by ear. FB: T81, 76-80 mph. Firm out of the hand, plays with some sink, heavy arm-side run at times. T1840, 1694 average rpm. CB: 59-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, has feel for the zone. Got better as the 'pen went on. T1733, 1650 average rpm. CH: 65-67 mph. Arm-side fade, lands consistently to the arm side. Best of the offspeed offerings. T1580, 1492 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. High-waisted, long-limbed frame, projectable.
Delivery: Slow, controlled, medium leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw out of the glove, releases by ear.
FB: T81, 76-80 mph. Firm out of the hand, plays with some sink, heavy arm-side run at times. T1840, 1694 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, has feel for the zone. Got better as the 'pen went on. T1733, 1650 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Arm-side fade, lands consistently to the arm side. Best of the offspeed offerings. T1580, 1492 average rpm.