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.
Logan Slechter, Oldham County (KY), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Long, athletic build Delivery: Balanced delivery - gets to a tall balance point with consistent tempo. In-line shoulders moving down the slope. Efficient lower-half, lands square and finishes with balance. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, and clean arm swing. Ball comes out of a high 3/4 slot. Should continue to add velo. FB: T87, 80-86 mph. FB shows some life - good feel for command T2371, 2142 average rpm. SL: 70-74 mph. Slider flashes sharp action - sweeping T2300, 2034 average rpm. CH: 70-73 mph. Faded changeup. T1634, 1569 average rpm. CUT: 75-78 mph. ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60.
9/06/23
Logan Slechter, Oldham County (KY), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Long, athletic build Hit: RHH. Hits out of an athletic stance. Toe tap stride, tips the barrel as the stride retracts. Swing works direct with strength, works slightly uphill after contact to create line drive contact. Gap to gap direction. Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 308' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Defense: Feet work under control. Fields the ball out front with soft hands, feel to funnel to the middle of the body. 3B actions. ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60.
9/04/21
Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pound lean frame.
Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick developing arm speed, quick arm action. Athletic balance point, a clean finish.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Long, athletic build
Delivery: Balanced delivery - gets to a tall balance point with consistent tempo. In-line shoulders moving down the slope. Efficient lower-half, lands square and finishes with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, and clean arm swing. Ball comes out of a high 3/4 slot. Should continue to add velo.
FB: T87, 80-86 mph. FB shows some life - good feel for command T2371, 2142 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. Slider flashes sharp action - sweeping T2300, 2034 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Faded changeup. T1634, 1569 average rpm.
CUT: 75-78 mph.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Long, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Hits out of an athletic stance. Toe tap stride, tips the barrel as the stride retracts. Swing works direct with strength, works slightly uphill after contact to create line drive contact. Gap to gap direction.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work under control. Fields the ball out front with soft hands, feel to funnel to the middle of the body. 3B actions.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60.
Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pound lean frame.
Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick developing arm speed, quick arm action. Athletic balance point, a clean finish.
FB: T79. 76-78 mph. (Max spin 2008; Avg 1848). Running action, heavy movement.
CB: 67-69 mph. Sweeping action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2105; Avg 2017).
CH: 68-72 mph. Fading action, heavy movement.
SL: 70-71 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2204; Avg 2159).