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.
Sam Hagen, Maple Grove (MN), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Delivery: Narrow squared start. Side step and turn. Tall balance position, repeats well. Lands inlien down the mound Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing down and around, shoulder tilt to clear arm path, high 3/4 slot FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Cut and carry T2378, 2285 average rpm. CB: 69-71 mph. 12/6 slow break T2432, 2281 average rpm. CH: 75-75 mph. Average action T1619, 1594 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Narrow squared start. Side step and turn. Tall balance position, repeats well. Lands inlien down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing down and around, shoulder tilt to clear arm path, high 3/4 slot
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Cut and carry T2378, 2285 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 12/6 slow break T2432, 2281 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Average action T1619, 1594 average rpm.