A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ 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
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ 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
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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.43
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.31
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
10.66
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Brett Liezert, Olathe East (KS), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/1B The top arm in Kansas' 2027 class. Body: 5.11-11, 203-pounds. Strong, mature, physical build. Delivery: Simple rocker windup, controls the tempo. Stacks well at balance point. Drop/drive delivery type. Lands closed. Shoulders stay level. Arm Action: RH. Clean, smooth arm action. 3/4 slot. Arm accelerates out front, ball jumps out of hand. FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Flashed heavy arm side run. Plays with ride at the top of the zone. T2280, 2189 average rpm. SL: 77-79 mph. Tight horizontal break. Keeps fastball arm speed. T2409, 2187 average rpm. CH: 76-80 mph. Flashed feel for the zone. T2396, 2033 average rpm.
2/11/24
RHP/CIF Brett Liezert (Olathe East), the top overall player in Kansas’ 2027 class and top-100 nationally, showed why he is an upper-tier follow on the mound. The physical, 6-foot-1, 200-pound freshman showed smooth actions on the mound, producing effortless velocity with his fastball at 86-88 mph, peaking at 89 mph. Additionally, Liezert also spun a slider at 76-78 mph with 2400 average RPM, and a changeup at 76-80 mph.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Brett Liezert, Olathe East (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B The top arm in Kansas' 2027 class.
Body: 5.11-11, 203-pounds. Strong, mature, physical build.
Delivery: Simple rocker windup, controls the tempo. Stacks well at balance point. Drop/drive delivery type. Lands closed. Shoulders stay level.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, smooth arm action. 3/4 slot. Arm accelerates out front, ball jumps out of hand.
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Flashed heavy arm side run. Plays with ride at the top of the zone. T2280, 2189 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. Tight horizontal break. Keeps fastball arm speed. T2409, 2187 average rpm.
CH: 76-80 mph. Flashed feel for the zone. T2396, 2033 average rpm.