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 Fournier: RHP/OF, (2027) St John's Shrewsbury, MA. 6-foot, 150-pound lean athletic build. Capable and projectable on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a long consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-74 mph; showed running action and control arm side in the zone. (Max spin 2024; Avg 1829). His slider (59-60) has glove side in the zone control and slurvey action. (Max spin 1796; Avg 1790).
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Jackson Fournier: RHP/OF, (2027) St John's Shrewsbury, MA. 6-foot, 150-pound lean athletic build. Capable and projectable on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a long consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-74 mph; showed running action and control arm side in the zone. (Max spin 2024; Avg 1829). His slider (59-60) has glove side in the zone control and slurvey action. (Max spin 1796; Avg 1790).