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-9, 125 pounds; very long, lanky frame. Can easily be added to. Pitching: Repeatable, easy mechanics. Does not do too much in delivery, staying within his mechanics. Long take away from the glove, gets arm up and ready on time with good hand acceleration through throwing window with a 3/4 slot. FB: T 76MPH, 75-76 MPH. Worked a well commanded fastball featuring some ASR. CB: 63-64 MPH. Threw a nice curveball that had some good vertical movement with slight glove side break as well. CH: 70-71 MPH. Flashed an impressive changeup with great feel for it the pitch, commanded it well to the arm side of the plate with good fade.
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Physical: 5-foot-9, 125 pounds; very long, lanky frame. Can easily be added to.
Pitching: Repeatable, easy mechanics. Does not do too much in delivery, staying within his mechanics. Long take away from the glove, gets arm up and ready on time with good hand acceleration through throwing window with a 3/4 slot. FB: T 76MPH, 75-76 MPH. Worked a well commanded fastball featuring some ASR. CB: 63-64 MPH. Threw a nice curveball that had some good vertical movement with slight glove side break as well. CH: 70-71 MPH. Flashed an impressive changeup with great feel for it the pitch, commanded it well to the arm side of the plate with good fade.