A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Bowen showcased a more controlled, impressive arsenal in relief. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound former PBR Future Gamer bumped his fastball up to 85 mph and spun two distinct breaking balls rather easily around the zone. He possesses one of the highest ceilings in the state, given the physical projection left to come with his frame and the innate aptitude to spin he possesses.
6/29/21
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Represented Team Wisconsin at the 2021 Future Games. Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Long, lanky levers with room for more physical maturity. Delivery: Side rocker step into athletic leg lift, lands square and works rotationally around front side. Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action that finishes from a 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 82-84 mph. More velocity left in the tank. Showed late cutting action to the glove-side. T2300, 2031 average rpm. SL: 69-70 mph. Sweeping action, 2/8 shape, thrown with confidence, swing and miss potential. T2444, 2271 average rpm.
2/21/21
Positional Profile: LHP Rising sophomore who's made a huge jump exiting the offseason. Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Lean, wiry frame. Delivery: Smooth rhythm to high knee, tall balance point; fluid pace down mound in a high front side, levels out as he lands square, toe closed. Noteworthy hip/shoulder separation, flexion in torso; athletic/controlled finish, square to target. Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, clean to a 3/4 slot; quick arm speed; flexible, whippy arm. FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Jump in velocity over short period of time; generates above-average spin. Lower release height helps create jump; large, natural arm-side movement. Still harnessing feel to locate. T2327, 2220 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Tight 2/8 shape; advanced spin. Flashed swing-and-miss bite. T2603, 2468 average rpm. SL: 68-68 mph. More raw than the curveball with similar traits; action is more horizontal, upside spin, but less bite. T2225, 2128 average rpm. CH: 70-72 mph. Slight deceleration; circle grip. Projects, with large horizontal movement that plays off his fastball well as he further develops it. T2191, 2114 average rpm.
10/17/20
Positional Profile: LHP; Rising sophomore left-hander with an early feel for a three-pitch mix. Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Wiry frame with long levers. Delivery: Side step to athletic balance point; high knee in a slight hip turn, raises hands to peak. Smooth stride down mound to squared position, toe-closed landing. Generates positive, efficient hip/shoulder separation in fluid delivery. Some whippy recoil in arm through finish, square to home. Works at a smooth and easy tempo. Arm Action: LH. Long draw and circle to 3/4 slot; loose, flexible arm featuring max elbow layback. FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Hard arm-side run, some late; averaged -15.2 inches of horizontal break. CB: 64-65 mph. Natural feel; showed a greater ability to locate as his go-to offspeed. Break was consistently more sharp off a 2/8 plane; -5.4 inches of vertical and 11.4 inches of horizontal movement. SL: 64-67 mph. Short 2/8 shape with a feel for spin; averaged a spin rate of 2,293 rpm. CH: 67-70 mph. Lowers slot some, but maintains arm speed well; features -16.0 inches of horizontal break. Action flashed late.
2/16/20
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-foot-8, 135-pounds. Thin, lanky levers. Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, pigeon-toed. Hands swing back to load, short stride to closed. Maintains balance. Showed barrel accuracy off an uphill plane, extension through contact. Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long and loose arm action from a 3/4 slot. Defense: Athletic path to ball, consistent clean transfers, athletic feet help play through the ball. Run: 8.42 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Squared, straddled start on the mound, simple to balance point, level shoulders, square landing in an athletic position. Arm Action: LH. Long draw, loose and clean arm action to 3/4 release. Easy effort involved. FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Generates some arm-side run; flashed above-average lateral action. CB: 59-65 mph. Gradual action; still gaining a feel to spin. CH: 62-66 mph. Somewhat maintains arm speed; slight fade.
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Bowen showcased a more controlled, impressive arsenal in relief. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound former PBR Future Gamer bumped his fastball up to 85 mph and spun two distinct breaking balls rather easily around the zone. He possesses one of the highest ceilings in the state, given the physical projection left to come with his frame and the innate aptitude to spin he possesses.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Represented Team Wisconsin at the 2021 Future Games.
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Long, lanky levers with room for more physical maturity.
Delivery: Side rocker step into athletic leg lift, lands square and works rotationally around front side.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action that finishes from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. More velocity left in the tank. Showed late cutting action to the glove-side. T2300, 2031 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Sweeping action, 2/8 shape, thrown with confidence, swing and miss potential. T2444, 2271 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP Rising sophomore who's made a huge jump exiting the offseason.
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Delivery: Smooth rhythm to high knee, tall balance point; fluid pace down mound in a high front side, levels out as he lands square, toe closed. Noteworthy hip/shoulder separation, flexion in torso; athletic/controlled finish, square to target.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, clean to a 3/4 slot; quick arm speed; flexible, whippy arm.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Jump in velocity over short period of time; generates above-average spin. Lower release height helps create jump; large, natural arm-side movement. Still harnessing feel to locate. T2327, 2220 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Tight 2/8 shape; advanced spin. Flashed swing-and-miss bite. T2603, 2468 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. More raw than the curveball with similar traits; action is more horizontal, upside spin, but less bite. T2225, 2128 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Slight deceleration; circle grip. Projects, with large horizontal movement that plays off his fastball well as he further develops it. T2191, 2114 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP; Rising sophomore left-hander with an early feel for a three-pitch mix.
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Wiry frame with long levers.
Delivery: Side step to athletic balance point; high knee in a slight hip turn, raises hands to peak. Smooth stride down mound to squared position, toe-closed landing. Generates positive, efficient hip/shoulder separation in fluid delivery. Some whippy recoil in arm through finish, square to home. Works at a smooth and easy tempo.
Arm Action: LH. Long draw and circle to 3/4 slot; loose, flexible arm featuring max elbow layback.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Hard arm-side run, some late; averaged -15.2 inches of horizontal break.
CB: 64-65 mph. Natural feel; showed a greater ability to locate as his go-to offspeed. Break was consistently more sharp off a 2/8 plane; -5.4 inches of vertical and 11.4 inches of horizontal movement.
SL: 64-67 mph. Short 2/8 shape with a feel for spin; averaged a spin rate of 2,293 rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Lowers slot some, but maintains arm speed well; features -16.0 inches of horizontal break. Action flashed late.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 135-pounds. Thin, lanky levers.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, pigeon-toed. Hands swing back to load, short stride to closed. Maintains balance. Showed barrel accuracy off an uphill plane, extension through contact.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long and loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic path to ball, consistent clean transfers, athletic feet help play through the ball.
Run: 8.42 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Squared, straddled start on the mound, simple to balance point, level shoulders, square landing in an athletic position.
Arm Action: LH. Long draw, loose and clean arm action to 3/4 release. Easy effort involved.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Generates some arm-side run; flashed above-average lateral action.
CB: 59-65 mph. Gradual action; still gaining a feel to spin.
CH: 62-66 mph. Somewhat maintains arm speed; slight fade.