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.
Leyton Stearns, Mississinewa (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Proportional build Delivery: Stretch-only-delivery. Tall balance point with a slight drop-and-drive move down the mound. In-line shoulders, lands slightly open, upright finish. Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot. FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Slight running w/ avg. command. T2315, 2254 average rpm. CB: 61-65 mph. 11/5 shape w/ some depth. T2103, 2066 average rpm. CH: 69-71 mph. Sinking action. T1693, 1638 average rpm.
9/09/23
Leyton Stearns, Mississinewa (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Proportional build Hit: LHH. Starts in a taller, balanced stance. Compact upper body load with a short stride. Level swing with a pull side approach. Balanced finish. Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot. Defense: Consistent footwork, soft hands, natural exchange.
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Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Proportional build
Delivery: Stretch-only-delivery. Tall balance point with a slight drop-and-drive move down the mound. In-line shoulders, lands slightly open, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Slight running w/ avg. command. T2315, 2254 average rpm.
CB: 61-65 mph. 11/5 shape w/ some depth. T2103, 2066 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Sinking action. T1693, 1638 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Proportional build
Hit: LHH. Starts in a taller, balanced stance. Compact upper body load with a short stride. Level swing with a pull side approach. Balanced finish.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Consistent footwork, soft hands, natural exchange.