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
Lucas Keith: 3B/1B, (2021) Wadsworth, OH. 5-foot-9, 210-pound solid frame. At the plate, Keith was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 97 mph.Starts in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a leg kick. Had average bat speed and an upward swing plane. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 65 mph; had a clean exchange, sure hands, and average footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. On the mound, showed some arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses high effort. Showed a strong balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 69-72 mph; had running action and arm side command. His 11/5 curveball (59-61) had gradual action. Ran a 4.72 30 yard dash.
2/08/20
2/8/20 Pitching Delivery Notes: Keith throws from a ¾ arm slot and shows a thick build. Fastball: Fastball was 70-72 mph and true through the zone. Fastball Spin Rate:1790-1960 Curveball: Breaking ball showed typical curveball shape and spin. Overall average bite with good depth. Curveball Spin Rate: 1800-1910 Changeup: Changeup was 62-64 mph and appeared to be a quality offering. Pitch showed both fade and depth. Pitchability: Above average pitchability with his three pitch mix. Both secondary offerings showed quality movement profiles. Changeup was the more advanced of his secondary pitches.
2/8/20 Position Player Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Very athletic, fluid movement throughout sequence. Always looks under control throughout sequence. Physical bat with enough bat speed to do damage. Definite follow. Power: Gap abilities. Easy juice. Offensive Projection: Middle ceiling. Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 81 Top Rapsodo BP Distance:304 Field: Corner skill set in the infield. Plays under control with fluid actions. Ball skills are on par for class. Throw: Clean arm through a high-3/4 slot. Defensive Projection: Corner Infield.
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Lucas Keith: 3B/1B, (2021) Wadsworth, OH. 5-foot-9, 210-pound solid frame. At the plate, Keith was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 97 mph.Starts in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a leg kick. Had average bat speed and an upward swing plane. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 65 mph; had a clean exchange, sure hands, and average footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. On the mound, showed some arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses high effort. Showed a strong balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 69-72 mph; had running action and arm side command. His 11/5 curveball (59-61) had gradual action. Ran a 4.72 30 yard dash.
2/8/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Keith throws from a ¾ arm slot and shows a thick build.
Fastball: Fastball was 70-72 mph and true through the zone.
Fastball Spin Rate:1790-1960
Curveball: Breaking ball showed typical curveball shape and spin. Overall average bite with good depth.
Curveball Spin Rate: 1800-1910
Changeup: Changeup was 62-64 mph and appeared to be a quality offering. Pitch showed both fade and depth.
Pitchability: Above average pitchability with his three pitch mix. Both secondary offerings showed quality movement profiles. Changeup was the more advanced of his secondary pitches.
2/8/20 Position Player
Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Very athletic, fluid movement throughout sequence. Always looks under control throughout sequence. Physical bat with enough bat speed to do damage. Definite follow.
Power: Gap abilities. Easy juice.
Offensive Projection: Middle ceiling.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 81
Top Rapsodo BP Distance:304
Field: Corner skill set in the infield. Plays under control with fluid actions. Ball skills are on par for class.
Throw: Clean arm through a high-3/4 slot.
Defensive Projection: Corner Infield.