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
Patrick Hunt: RHP/3B, (2027) Westwood, MA. 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and athletic on the mound, showed developing quick arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-77 mph; has running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2013; Avg 1846). His slider (65-66) shows glove side around the zone command and slurvey action. (Max spin 1985; Avg 1929).
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Patrick Hunt: RHP/3B, (2027) Westwood, MA. 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and athletic on the mound, showed developing quick arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-77 mph; has running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2013; Avg 1846). His slider (65-66) shows glove side around the zone command and slurvey action. (Max spin 1985; Avg 1929).