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.
Tom Watts: RHP/3B, (2025) Foxboro, MA. 6-foot-1, 175-pound lean athletic frame. Capable in the box, Watts clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (64.8 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Had a flat long swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 68 mph; showed a natural exchange, developing hands, and developing consistent feet. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Had a stiff short arm action and consistent accuracy to the base. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 66-70 mph; had running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1899; Avg 1837). Has glove side command and sweeping action on his curveball (61-63). (Max spin 1827; Avg 1795). His changeup (64-65) has arm side command and sinking action.
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Tom Watts: RHP/3B, (2025) Foxboro, MA. 6-foot-1, 175-pound lean athletic frame. Capable in the box, Watts clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (64.8 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Had a flat long swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 68 mph; showed a natural exchange, developing hands, and developing consistent feet. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Had a stiff short arm action and consistent accuracy to the base. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 66-70 mph; had running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1899; Avg 1837). Has glove side command and sweeping action on his curveball (61-63). (Max spin 1827; Avg 1795). His changeup (64-65) has arm side command and sinking action.