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.
Matt Cronin: 1B/RHP, (2026) Sharon, MA. 5-foot-10, 185-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and capable in the box, Cronin had an exit velocity of 81 mph. (59.5 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick. Has developing bat speed, loose flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 61 mph; showed a natural exchange, developing consistent feet, and developing hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Showed in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 65-67 mph; has arm side control and running action. (Max spin 1839; Avg 1701). His curveball (61-65) shows sweeping action and glove side command. (Max spin 1978; Avg 1724).
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Matt Cronin: 1B/RHP, (2026) Sharon, MA. 5-foot-10, 185-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and capable in the box, Cronin had an exit velocity of 81 mph. (59.5 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick. Has developing bat speed, loose flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 61 mph; showed a natural exchange, developing consistent feet, and developing hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Showed in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 65-67 mph; has arm side control and running action. (Max spin 1839; Avg 1701). His curveball (61-65) shows sweeping action and glove side command. (Max spin 1978; Avg 1724).