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.
Matthew Smith, Fishers High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-3, 113-pounds. Lean build Delivery: Drop-and-drive delivery. Easy effort delivery. Tall balance point with a controlled move down the mound. In-line shoulders, lands open, upright finish. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot. FB: ASR with developing command. T1795, 1766 average rpm. SL: 59-63 mph. 10/4 shape. Gradual break. T1961, 1657 average rpm. CH: 65-66 mph. Fading action. T1632, 1600 average rpm. ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
8/06/23
Matthew Smith, Fishers High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-3, 113-pounds. Lean build Hit: RHH. Starts in a taller, balanced stance. Quick hand load with a short, simple stride. Uphill swing plane with a gap-to-gap approach. Balanced finish. Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 278' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. Moderate arm action from a 3/4 slot. Defense: Developing footwork, soft hands, natural exchange. ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-3, 113-pounds. Lean build
Delivery: Drop-and-drive delivery. Easy effort delivery. Tall balance point with a controlled move down the mound. In-line shoulders, lands open, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: ASR with developing command. T1795, 1766 average rpm.
SL: 59-63 mph. 10/4 shape. Gradual break. T1961, 1657 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Fading action. T1632, 1600 average rpm.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-3, 113-pounds. Lean build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a taller, balanced stance. Quick hand load with a short, simple stride. Uphill swing plane with a gap-to-gap approach. Balanced finish.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 278' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. Moderate arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developing footwork, soft hands, natural exchange.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.