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
Algeier has a thinner athletic 6-foot and 155-pound frame. Controlled normal effort delivery from the right side that has some rhythm to it. Throws with a longer arm circle from a three-quarter slot and falls off to the first base side after landing closed. Hips and shoulders stay level while working down the mound. Has control for the fastball to the arm side on a downward plane at 74-77 mph. Throws the changeup at 64-66 mph with near fastball arm speed and some arm side fade. Slider gradually works across the plate off the plane of the fastball at 68-69 mph. Showed some feel in and around the zone especially to the arm side.
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TPG East II
Algeier has a thinner athletic 6-foot and 155-pound frame. Controlled normal effort delivery from the right side that has some rhythm to it. Throws with a longer arm circle from a three-quarter slot and falls off to the first base side after landing closed. Hips and shoulders stay level while working down the mound. Has control for the fastball to the arm side on a downward plane at 74-77 mph. Throws the changeup at 64-66 mph with near fastball arm speed and some arm side fade. Slider gradually works across the plate off the plane of the fastball at 68-69 mph. Showed some feel in and around the zone especially to the arm side.