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.
Rowan Kawa: 3B/RHP, (2025) Rochester Adams, MI. 6-foot-3, 235-pound. (70.9 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall active stance with an active wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was raw, and had a loose swing plane. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Raw in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 68 mph; shows a developing exchange, raw developing hands, and choppy average feet. Laterally, movements were raw late and fielded the ball out front. Smooth on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a moderate arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses decent effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with recoil finish. (Max spin 1837; Avg 1764).
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Rowan Kawa: 3B/RHP, (2025) Rochester Adams, MI. 6-foot-3, 235-pound. (70.9 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall active stance with an active wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was raw, and had a loose swing plane. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Raw in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 68 mph; shows a developing exchange, raw developing hands, and choppy average feet. Laterally, movements were raw late and fielded the ball out front. Smooth on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a moderate arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses decent effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with recoil finish. (Max spin 1837; Avg 1764).