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.
Benjamin Acino: C/RHP, (2029) Anthony Wayne High School, OH. 5-foot-6, 136-pound athletic build. (49.4 mph bat speed average). (15.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is efficient, uses a level swing plane and level finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 57 mph; shows a clean fluid transfer, consistent feet, and twitchy hands. he had a pop time of 2.48-2.70. Some flexibility and quiet calm setup. Used athletic slot and a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle with a short arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with uphill shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 1601; Avg 1438).
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Benjamin Acino: C/RHP, (2029) Anthony Wayne High School, OH. 5-foot-6, 136-pound athletic build. (49.4 mph bat speed average). (15.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is efficient, uses a level swing plane and level finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 57 mph; shows a clean fluid transfer, consistent feet, and twitchy hands. he had a pop time of 2.48-2.70. Some flexibility and quiet calm setup. Used athletic slot and a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle with a short arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with uphill shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 1601; Avg 1438).