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
Landen Fields: 3B/RHP, (2026) Hamilton, OH. 5-foot-10, 175-pound. (57.8 mph bat speed average). (16.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 66 mph. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 71 mph; had consistent footwork, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 66 mph; Used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1660; Avg 1615). His 11/5 curveball had slurvey action. (Max spin 1716; Avg 1660).
1/29/23
Landen Fields: 3B/RHP, (2026) Hamilton, OH. 5-foot-10, 175-pound. (57.8 mph bat speed average). (16.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, exhibits a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 66 mph. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 71 mph; has a natural exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 66 mph; Had a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. On the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1660; Avg 1615). His 11/5 curveball had slurvey action. (Max spin 1716; Avg 1660).
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Landen Fields: 3B/RHP, (2026) Hamilton, OH. 5-foot-10, 175-pound. (57.8 mph bat speed average). (16.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 66 mph. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 71 mph; had consistent footwork, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 66 mph; Used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1660; Avg 1615). His 11/5 curveball had slurvey action. (Max spin 1716; Avg 1660).
Landen Fields: 3B/RHP, (2026) Hamilton, OH. 5-foot-10, 175-pound. (57.8 mph bat speed average). (16.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, exhibits a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 66 mph. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 71 mph; has a natural exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 66 mph; Had a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. On the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1660; Avg 1615). His 11/5 curveball had slurvey action. (Max spin 1716; Avg 1660).