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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Robbie Petrucci: RHP/OF, (2024) Dedham High School, MA. 5-foot-10, 170-pound slim athletic build. Capable and athletic on the mound, used a consistent loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has in line shoulder and consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 74-75 mph; had control arm side around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1925). His changeup (65-67) shows arm side control and gradual fading action. Showed slurvey action and glove side around the zone control on his slider (63-65). (Max spin 2015; Avg 1952).
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Robbie Petrucci: RHP/OF, (2024) Dedham High School, MA. 5-foot-10, 170-pound slim athletic build. Capable and athletic on the mound, used a consistent loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has in line shoulder and consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 74-75 mph; had control arm side around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1925). His changeup (65-67) shows arm side control and gradual fading action. Showed slurvey action and glove side around the zone control on his slider (63-65). (Max spin 2015; Avg 1952).