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: 6-foot-0, 170 pounds; Slight, proportional build. 7.78 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman. Showed a high on-plane efficiency with the ability to drive the ball to all parts of the field. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 75-76 MPH; arm side run. CB: 62-63 MPH; showed depth. SL: 64-67 MPH; tilting break. Showed good command to the glove side.
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Physical: 6-foot-0, 170 pounds; Slight, proportional build. 7.78 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman. Showed a high on-plane efficiency with the ability to drive the ball to all parts of the field.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 75-76 MPH; arm side run. CB: 62-63 MPH; showed depth. SL: 64-67 MPH; tilting break. Showed good command to the glove side.