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: 5-10, 149 pounds; Wiry, lean build. 7.67 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; upright bat position. Lifts hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a long swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; utilizing a traditional primary position 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 - 75 MPH. Quick footwork and transfer with consistent throws on the base. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while wrist hooks behind back; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 77-79 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 60-61 MPH; 1-7 shape.
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Physical: 5-10, 149 pounds; Wiry, lean build. 7.67 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; upright bat position. Lifts hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a long swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; utilizing a traditional primary position 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 - 75 MPH. Quick footwork and transfer with consistent throws on the base.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while wrist hooks behind back; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 77-79 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 60-61 MPH; 1-7 shape.