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.
Beau Coughlin: SS/RHP, (2022) Forest Hills Central, MI. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. Raw in the box, Coughlin's best exit velocity was 84 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a quick tight load, then used a small leg kick. Has some bat speed, simple flat swing plane and low finish. Produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws up to 75 mph; showed choppy quick feet, a developing exchange, and firm hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Had a long arm action and a ¾ slot. Raw on the mound, showed a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows decent effort. Showed tall balance point and even shoulders. Shows an upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 71-74 mph with a max of 75 mph; shows cutting action and some control. Threw a 12/6 curveball (63-66) with gradual action and low in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Beau Coughlin, Forest Hills Central, 2022, MI
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a quick tight load, then uses a small leg kick. Some bat speed. Low finish, simple flat swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 78.68 mph. 57.57 mph bat speed average. 22.30 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, choppy quick footwork, developing exchange. Capable. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, ¾ slot.
Pitching: Raw. Drop-and-drive delivery, decent effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, quick arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, an upright finish.
Player Spotlight
Beau Coughlin: SS/RHP, (2022) Forest Hills Central, MI. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. Raw in the box, Coughlin's best exit velocity was 84 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a quick tight load, then used a small leg kick. Has some bat speed, simple flat swing plane and low finish. Produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws up to 75 mph; showed choppy quick feet, a developing exchange, and firm hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Had a long arm action and a ¾ slot. Raw on the mound, showed a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows decent effort. Showed tall balance point and even shoulders. Shows an upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 71-74 mph with a max of 75 mph; shows cutting action and some control. Threw a 12/6 curveball (63-66) with gradual action and low in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Beau Coughlin, Forest Hills Central, 2022, MI
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a quick tight load, then uses a small leg kick. Some bat speed. Low finish, simple flat swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 78.68 mph. 57.57 mph bat speed average. 22.30 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, choppy quick footwork, developing exchange. Capable. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, ¾ slot.
Pitching: Raw. Drop-and-drive delivery, decent effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, quick arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, an upright finish.
FB: T75. 71-74 mph. (Max spin 2323; Avg 2213). Some accuracy, cutting action.
CB: 63-66 mph. Low in the zone command, gradual action, 12/6 shape.