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.
Pitching: Athletic projectable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, short quick arm action. Consistent balance point, a clean finish.
Jaekyn Ridout, Lucasville Valley, 2025, OH
Position: RHP/C
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean projectable build.
Pitching: Athletic projectable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, short quick arm action. Consistent balance point, a clean finish.
FB: T78. 75-78 mph. (Max spin 1975; Avg 1894). Slight running action.
CB: 65-67 mph. Slurvey action. (Max spin 1777; Avg 1718).
CH: 71-73 mph.