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
Jackson Donato: SS/RHP, (2025) Framingham, MA. 5-foot-8, 150-pound lean projectable build. Capable in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. (68.5 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Started in an open athletic stance with a wrapping load, then used a closed small stride. Has developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 68 mph; has developing consistent feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. He has falling off shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 68-69 mph; showed control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1738; Avg 1640). Showed glove side command and sweeping action on his curveball (55-56). (Max spin 1704; Avg 1646). Shows arm side control and gradual fading action on his changeup (62-63). Has slurvey action and glove side control on his slider (57-59). (Max spin 1831; Avg 1710).
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Jackson Donato: SS/RHP, (2025) out of Framingham, MA. is a 5-foot-6, 125-pound two-way prospect. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 75 MPH, with a (58.5 mph bat speed average) and (20.1 mph hand speed average). Donato starts in a wide, open stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. He then uses a controlled stride to trigger a simple, flat swing with good extension. He produced a lot of line drives and showed good balance. In the infield, his best throws across the diamond reached 70 MPH while showing he has a clean exchange, consistent, smooth feet, and sure hands during the defensive portion. On the mound, Donato uses a short, low ¾ arm slot that produces a fastball that sits 65-66 MPH (Max spin 1670; Avg 1619) with some arm side run. The delivery uses simple, easy movements that create good tempo and direction. He’s balanced at the top, separates well and lands square. Donato also featured a sweeping curveball (52-53 MPH) (Max spin 1494; Avg 1420) and a fading changeup (59-60 MPH).
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Jackson Donato: SS/RHP, (2025) Framingham, MA. 5-foot-8, 150-pound lean projectable build. Capable in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. (68.5 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Started in an open athletic stance with a wrapping load, then used a closed small stride. Has developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 68 mph; has developing consistent feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. He has falling off shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 68-69 mph; showed control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1738; Avg 1640). Showed glove side command and sweeping action on his curveball (55-56). (Max spin 1704; Avg 1646). Shows arm side control and gradual fading action on his changeup (62-63). Has slurvey action and glove side control on his slider (57-59). (Max spin 1831; Avg 1710).
Jackson Donato: SS/RHP, (2025) out of Framingham, MA. is a 5-foot-6, 125-pound two-way prospect. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 75 MPH, with a (58.5 mph bat speed average) and (20.1 mph hand speed average). Donato starts in a wide, open stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. He then uses a controlled stride to trigger a simple, flat swing with good extension. He produced a lot of line drives and showed good balance. In the infield, his best throws across the diamond reached 70 MPH while showing he has a clean exchange, consistent, smooth feet, and sure hands during the defensive portion. On the mound, Donato uses a short, low ¾ arm slot that produces a fastball that sits 65-66 MPH (Max spin 1670; Avg 1619) with some arm side run. The delivery uses simple, easy movements that create good tempo and direction. He’s balanced at the top, separates well and lands square. Donato also featured a sweeping curveball (52-53 MPH) (Max spin 1494; Avg 1420) and a fading changeup (59-60 MPH).