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
Liam Widemire: 1B/RHP, (2025) Wickliffe, OH. 6-foot-2, 230-pound physical build. (77.1 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a strong stance with a quick load, then used a small leg kick. Had an uphill swing plane, flashed bat speed and good extension on his finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Smooth fluid In the infield, showed next level hands, a quick packing exchange, and athletic in control feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Solid on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows decent effort. Has even shoulder and consistent balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2103; Avg 2067).
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Liam Widemire: 1B, (2026) Wickliffe, OH. 6-foot-2, 215-pound physical athletic build. (73.5 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a controlled handsy load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed was explosive, showed a short uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. In his round he found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Solid projectable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 70 mph; has a quick clean exchange, in control feet, and consistent sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a short arm action.
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Liam Widemire: 1B/RHP, (2025) Wickliffe, OH. 6-foot-2, 230-pound physical build. (77.1 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a strong stance with a quick load, then used a small leg kick. Had an uphill swing plane, flashed bat speed and good extension on his finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Smooth fluid In the infield, showed next level hands, a quick packing exchange, and athletic in control feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Solid on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows decent effort. Has even shoulder and consistent balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2103; Avg 2067).
Liam Widemire: 1B, (2026) Wickliffe, OH. 6-foot-2, 215-pound physical athletic build. (73.5 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a controlled handsy load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed was explosive, showed a short uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. In his round he found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Solid projectable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 70 mph; has a quick clean exchange, in control feet, and consistent sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a short arm action.