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.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
6-foot, 165 pound RHP. Lean/athletic frame, projectable. Good tempo in delivery. Uses loose arm action. High-3/4 slot. Projects to command 3 pitches. Shows ability to locate fastball with slight running action. Worked 76-79 mph. Mixed in a 67-69 mph curveball, gradual 11/5 shape for strikes. Showed an effective 71-72 changeup thrown with good arm speed. Solid young pitcher who should see velocity rise moving forward.
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Body: 6-foot, 180-pound.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: (Max spin 2306; Avg 2153). Slight running action.
CB: Some sweeping action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2780; Avg 2457).
6-foot, 165 pound RHP. Lean/athletic frame, projectable. Good tempo in delivery. Uses loose arm action. High-3/4 slot. Projects to command 3 pitches. Shows ability to locate fastball with slight running action. Worked 76-79 mph. Mixed in a 67-69 mph curveball, gradual 11/5 shape for strikes. Showed an effective 71-72 changeup thrown with good arm speed. Solid young pitcher who should see velocity rise moving forward.