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.
Austin Richmond: SS/RHP, (2025) Kalamazoo Christian, MI. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. (64.0 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and athletic consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
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Austin Richmond: SS/RHP, (2025) Kalamazoo Christian, MI. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. (65.1 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall open stance with a slow controlled load, then used a big leg kick short. Had some loud contact and found some barrels. Solid capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 73 mph; had sure hands, a fluid lengthy exchange, and choppy footwork. Fielded the ball deep with developing movement laterally. Solid on the mound, showing good some arm speed he had an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows decent effort. Showed consistent athletic balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1888; Avg 1731).
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Austin Richmond: SS/RHP, (2025) Kalamazoo Christian, MI. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. (64.0 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and athletic consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Austin Richmond: SS/RHP, (2025) Kalamazoo Christian, MI. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. (65.1 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall open stance with a slow controlled load, then used a big leg kick short. Had some loud contact and found some barrels. Solid capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 73 mph; had sure hands, a fluid lengthy exchange, and choppy footwork. Fielded the ball deep with developing movement laterally. Solid on the mound, showing good some arm speed he had an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows decent effort. Showed consistent athletic balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1888; Avg 1731).