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.
Max Penrod: LHP, (2025) Greenview, Jamestown, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a loose consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays even shoulders with an athletic balance point. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2192; Avg 2047). His 1/7 curveball showed some action. (Max spin 1741; Avg 1713).
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Max Penrod: LHP, (2025) Greenview, Jamestown, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a loose consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays even shoulders with an athletic balance point. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2192; Avg 2047). His 1/7 curveball showed some action. (Max spin 1741; Avg 1713).