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.
Body: Athletic 6-foot, 190-pounds with strength in his lower half.
Hit: LHH. At the plate starts in a wide, slightly open stance with rhythm in his body. Big leg kick load and stride. Aggressive uphill swing plane through the zone. Shows hand speeds. Mid/pull approach with flashes of pull-side pop.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity off the tee and 93 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Short high-¾ arm action.
Defense: At first base, shows feel around the bag with quick footwork and exchanges. Solid glove work with ability to pick balls in the dirt.
Run: 4.14 runner home to first.
Delivery: On the mound uses a quick step-and-go delivery. Athletic balance point and good direction towards home, landing square.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose high-¾ arm action.
FB: 77-79 mph, straight action for strikes.
CB: 67-69 mph, small 2/8 cut action.
CH: 71 mph, fade action to arm-side.
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Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: Athletic 6-foot, 190-pounds with strength in his lower half.
Hit: LHH. At the plate starts in a wide, slightly open stance with rhythm in his body. Big leg kick load and stride. Aggressive uphill swing plane through the zone. Shows hand speeds. Mid/pull approach with flashes of pull-side pop.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity off the tee and 93 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Short high-¾ arm action.
Defense: At first base, shows feel around the bag with quick footwork and exchanges. Solid glove work with ability to pick balls in the dirt.
Run: 4.14 runner home to first.
Delivery: On the mound uses a quick step-and-go delivery. Athletic balance point and good direction towards home, landing square.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose high-¾ arm action.
FB: 77-79 mph, straight action for strikes.
CB: 67-69 mph, small 2/8 cut action.
CH: 71 mph, fade action to arm-side.