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.
Fastball
Rise+
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.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 168 pounds; wiry, athletic frame. Pitching: Repeatable mechanics that he appears to be very comfortable executing, travels down the mound with good pace but lands on a soft front leg. High 3/4 slot with a long arm swing and loose actions. FB: T 83MPH, 80-83 MPH. Located well, peppered the bottom of the zone with confidence. CB: 68-71 MPH. Spun off the curveball a little bit, but it showed good sping and north to south break. CH: 67 MPH. Displayed a good changeup with some arm side fade to it, if he continues to get more comfortable throwing this it could turn into a valuable pitch.
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Physical: 5-foot-10, 168 pounds; wiry, athletic frame.
Pitching: Repeatable mechanics that he appears to be very comfortable executing, travels down the mound with good pace but lands on a soft front leg. High 3/4 slot with a long arm swing and loose actions. FB: T 83MPH, 80-83 MPH. Located well, peppered the bottom of the zone with confidence. CB: 68-71 MPH. Spun off the curveball a little bit, but it showed good sping and north to south break. CH: 67 MPH. Displayed a good changeup with some arm side fade to it, if he continues to get more comfortable throwing this it could turn into a valuable pitch.