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.
Bairon Exline: C/RHP, (2028) Salem, OH. 5-foot-7, 130-pound. (57.6 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a toe tap stride. Has a level swing plane, developing bat speed and balanced finish. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 70 mph during throw downs. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 70 mph; he produced a pop time of 2.19-2.31. Confident smooth on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a short quick arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1798; Avg 1420).
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Bairon Exline: C/RHP, (2028) Salem, OH. 5-foot-7, 130-pound. (57.6 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a toe tap stride. Has a level swing plane, developing bat speed and balanced finish. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 70 mph during throw downs. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 70 mph; he produced a pop time of 2.19-2.31. Confident smooth on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a short quick arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1798; Avg 1420).