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.
Adam Traylor, Southwestern (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Projectable, lean frame. Delivery: Works out of the stretch primarily, simple mechanics. Leg lift with moderate balance point. Glove moves in tandem with the lift. Upper body stays compact then opens down the mound. Shoulders ramin even down the slope, lands square. Arm Action: LH. Loose, swinging arm action from an over the top slot. FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Has sink, could be developed into a pure sinker. T1954, 1889 average rpm. SL: 70-72 mph. Gradual, small movement. T2316, 2223 average rpm. CH: 71-73 mph. Straight sink T1725, 1540 average rpm.
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Adam Traylor, Southwestern (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Projectable, lean frame. Hit: LHH. Starts in an open stance, compact upper body. Simple hover type stride with a minimal load. Gets lower body separation. Shoulders work down during stride then open at swing. Quick hands deliver the barrel to the ball. 63.1 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration. Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Quick, loose arm action from over the top, strong arm, future tool. Defense: Moves with purpose, has soft hands and good footwork during exchnage.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Projectable, lean frame.
Delivery: Works out of the stretch primarily, simple mechanics. Leg lift with moderate balance point. Glove moves in tandem with the lift. Upper body stays compact then opens down the mound. Shoulders ramin even down the slope, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, swinging arm action from an over the top slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Has sink, could be developed into a pure sinker. T1954, 1889 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Gradual, small movement. T2316, 2223 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Straight sink T1725, 1540 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Projectable, lean frame.
Hit: LHH. Starts in an open stance, compact upper body. Simple hover type stride with a minimal load. Gets lower body separation. Shoulders work down during stride then open at swing. Quick hands deliver the barrel to the ball. 63.1 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Quick, loose arm action from over the top, strong arm, future tool.
Defense: Moves with purpose, has soft hands and good footwork during exchnage.