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.
Cole Viveiros: RHP/SS, (2027) Dighton Rehoboth, MA. 5-foot-6, 135-pound slim build. Capable during batting practice, Viveiros had an exit velocity of 75 mph. Begins in an athletic wide stance with a handsy load, then uses a small stride. Had a flat loose swing plane, developing bat speed and level finish. He found a few barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph; has a natural exchange, developing consistent feet, and developing soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic, balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 71-74 mph; has running sinking action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2057; Avg 1992). His curveball (60-63) showed glove side control and sweeping action. (Max spin 2057; Avg 1982). His changeup (67-69) has gradual fading action and arm side control. Has slurvey action and glove side around the zone command on his slider (62-65). (Max spin 2064; Avg 1997).
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Cole Viveiros: RHP/SS, (2027) Dighton Rehoboth, MA. 5-foot-6, 135-pound slim build. Capable during batting practice, Viveiros had an exit velocity of 75 mph. Begins in an athletic wide stance with a handsy load, then uses a small stride. Had a flat loose swing plane, developing bat speed and level finish. He found a few barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph; has a natural exchange, developing consistent feet, and developing soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic, balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 71-74 mph; has running sinking action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2057; Avg 1992). His curveball (60-63) showed glove side control and sweeping action. (Max spin 2057; Avg 1982). His changeup (67-69) has gradual fading action and arm side control. Has slurvey action and glove side around the zone command on his slider (62-65). (Max spin 2064; Avg 1997).