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.
Luke Padgett, Brownsburg High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Athletic build Delivery: Slow-tempo delivery - gets to a lower balance point. Shoulder work-in line as he makes a controlled stride down the slope. Lands soft & square and finishes with balance. Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm action from a H 3/4 slot - arm action will allow velo to continue to improve as he matures. FB: Straight FB w/ some feel for the zone CB: Big, 11/5 shaped CB w/ gradual break CH: Some sink & fade ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.78 10 yard split
6/13/23
Luke Padgett, Brownsburg High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Athletic build Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide stance. Short, simple stride w/ minimal load in the hands. Short, direct swing w/ quick hands. Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 67 mph. 226' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-68 mph. Long, loose arm from a H 3/4 slot. Defense: Athletic feet that work under control. Sure hands w/ natural exchange. ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.78 in the 10 yard split.
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Athletic build
Delivery: Slow-tempo delivery - gets to a lower balance point. Shoulder work-in line as he makes a controlled stride down the slope. Lands soft & square and finishes with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm action from a H 3/4 slot - arm action will allow velo to continue to improve as he matures.
FB: Straight FB w/ some feel for the zone
CB: Big, 11/5 shaped CB w/ gradual break
CH: Some sink & fade
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.78 10 yard split
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide stance. Short, simple stride w/ minimal load in the hands. Short, direct swing w/ quick hands.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 67 mph. 226' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-68 mph. Long, loose arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet that work under control. Sure hands w/ natural exchange.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.78 in the 10 yard split.