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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Owen Strawser: RHP/SS, (2026) Vandalia Butler, OH. 6-foot, 140-pound lean projectable build. (60.7 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic crouched stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was quick, showed a simple swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph; has consistent feet, a fluid exchange, and firm hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Some accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot and a short very quick arm action. Capable on the mound, showing quick consistent arm speed he used a short compact arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands open with recoil finish. Had running action and some control with flat movement. (Max spin 1917; Avg 1808).
3/12/22
Ran a 4.73 30 yard dash.
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Owen Strawser: RHP/SS, (2026) Vandalia Butler, OH. 6-foot, 140-pound lean projectable build. (60.7 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic crouched stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was quick, showed a simple swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph; has consistent feet, a fluid exchange, and firm hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Some accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot and a short very quick arm action. Capable on the mound, showing quick consistent arm speed he used a short compact arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands open with recoil finish. Had running action and some control with flat movement. (Max spin 1917; Avg 1808).
Ran a 4.73 30 yard dash.