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.
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.
Weston Baird: 2B/OF, (2027) Hudsonville, MI. 5-foot-6, 115-pound. (60.1 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide stance with a choppy load, then used a small stride. Produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Raw in the infield, displayed a velocity of 67 mph; showed raw hard hands, a lengthy exchange, and developing feet. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Raw on the mound, showed some arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed a consistent balance point. (Max spin 1695; Avg 1604).
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Weston Baird: 2B/OF, (2027) Hudsonville, MI. 5-foot-6, 115-pound. (60.1 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide stance with a choppy load, then used a small stride. Produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Raw in the infield, displayed a velocity of 67 mph; showed raw hard hands, a lengthy exchange, and developing feet. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Raw on the mound, showed some arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed a consistent balance point. (Max spin 1695; Avg 1604).