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
Physical: 6-foot-0, 165 pounds; Slender, lean build. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 73 MPH, while sitting 71-72 MPH; arm side run. CB: 66-68 MPH; showed depth. CH: 69-71 MPH; fading action.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Just above the belt leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 69 MPH, while sitting 67-69 MPH; life through the zone. SL: 62 MPH; flattens out. CH: 62-65 MPH; fading action.
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Physical: 6-foot-0, 165 pounds; Slender, lean build.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 73 MPH, while sitting 71-72 MPH; arm side run. CB: 66-68 MPH; showed depth. CH: 69-71 MPH; fading action.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 142 pounds; Long, wiry build.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Just above the belt leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 69 MPH, while sitting 67-69 MPH; life through the zone. SL: 62 MPH; flattens out. CH: 62-65 MPH; fading action.