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.
Thad Lawler: OF/LHP, (2024) Novi, MI. 6-foot-1, 210-pound. (62.4 mph bat speed average). (16.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a quiet active stance with a quick load, then used a controlled leg kick. Created some loud contact and found some barrels. Athletic projectable from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 78 mph; shows a clean exchange, raw developing hands, and average developing feet. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. (Max spin 1733; Avg 1602).
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Thad Lawler: OF/LHP, (2024) Novi, MI. 6-foot-1, 210-pound. (62.4 mph bat speed average). (16.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a quiet active stance with a quick load, then used a controlled leg kick. Created some loud contact and found some barrels. Athletic projectable from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 78 mph; shows a clean exchange, raw developing hands, and average developing feet. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. (Max spin 1733; Avg 1602).