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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Physical: 5-8, 135 pounds; Average, lean build. 7.62 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a a high finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; utilizing a one knee approach while staying low during receiving. Hands are soft while staying low during transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 2.14-2.18 pop times. C - 70 MPH. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a short stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 73-75 MPH; straight action.SL: 62-65 MPH; tilting break. CH: 69-71 MPH; maintains same plain.
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Physical: 5-8, 135 pounds; Average, lean build. 7.62 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a a high finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; utilizing a one knee approach while staying low during receiving. Hands are soft while staying low during transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 2.14-2.18 pop times. C - 70 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a short stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 73-75 MPH; straight action. SL: 62-65 MPH; tilting break. CH: 69-71 MPH; maintains same plain.