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
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Matthew Delatorre: OF/RHP, (2026) North Andover High School, MA. 5-foot-3, 120-pound slim frame. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 66 mph. (64.5 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a loose swing plane and level finish. Found a couple of barrels in his rounds. Line drive approach. Capable in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 67 mph; has developing feet, developing hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 67-68 mph; shows running action and arm side command. (Max spin 1946; Avg 1780). His curveball (56-57) has glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2220; Avg 2158).
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Matthew Delatorre: OF/RHP, (2026) North Andover High School, MA. 5-foot-3, 120-pound slim frame. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 66 mph. (64.5 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a loose swing plane and level finish. Found a couple of barrels in his rounds. Line drive approach. Capable in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 67 mph; has developing feet, developing hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 67-68 mph; shows running action and arm side command. (Max spin 1946; Avg 1780). His curveball (56-57) has glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2220; Avg 2158).