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.
Michael Parks: RHP, (2025) Cranston West, RI. 5-foot-9, 175-pound solid build. Used athletic slot and a short loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Solid on the mound, showed good arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows decent effort. Displays even in line shoulders with an consistent balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. (Max spin 2006; Avg 1942).
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Michael Parks: RHP, (2025) Cranston West, RI. 5-foot-9, 175-pound athletic lean build. Capable and projectable on the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and used some effort. Balance point is tall with a falling off shoulders in his delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 74-75 mph; had running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1857; Avg 1780). Showed glove side around the zone command and sweeping action on his curveball (64-65). (Max spin 1537; Avg 1522). Showed gradual fading action and arm side control on his changeup (68-69).
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Michael Parks: RHP, (2025) Cranston West, RI. 5-foot-9, 175-pound solid build. Used athletic slot and a short loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Solid on the mound, showed good arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows decent effort. Displays even in line shoulders with an consistent balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. (Max spin 2006; Avg 1942).
Michael Parks: RHP, (2025) Cranston West, RI. 5-foot-9, 175-pound athletic lean build. Capable and projectable on the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and used some effort. Balance point is tall with a falling off shoulders in his delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 74-75 mph; had running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1857; Avg 1780). Showed glove side around the zone command and sweeping action on his curveball (64-65). (Max spin 1537; Avg 1522). Showed gradual fading action and arm side control on his changeup (68-69).