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.
2025 grad, Van Dyke is a member of the Niagara Falls Falcons. On the mound, he utilized his lower half well, driving off the mound and finishing out front. He sat 63-65 with some arm side run. His ability to utilize his body well, work with arm speed, and young age, bode well for his future.
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2025 grad, Van Dyke is a member of the Niagara Falls Falcons. On the mound, he utilized his lower half well, driving off the mound and finishing out front. He sat 63-65 with some arm side run. His ability to utilize his body well, work with arm speed, and young age, bode well for his future.