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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
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
Pitching: Fluid. Stretch only up-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, clean arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
Nick Wangler, Evansville Reitz Memorial, 2023, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 190-pound solid build.
Pitching: Fluid. Stretch only up-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, clean arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: 75-76 mph. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2124). Feel accuracy.
CH: 74-76 mph. Arm side control, some fading action.
SL: 68-71 mph. (Max spin 2185; Avg 2141).