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.
Joey Smith: RHP, (2024) Simsbury, CT. 5-foot-11, 162-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point and downhill shoulders. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2120; Avg 2063). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2258; Avg 2107).
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Joey Smith: RHP, (2024) Simsbury, CT. 5-foot-11, 162-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point and downhill shoulders. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2120; Avg 2063). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2258; Avg 2107).