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.
Nicholas McGauley, UBC Thunder, 2027 Uncommitted
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Fastball: 78-80mph, 1930rpm (T2003), 8.6” IVB, 19.3” HB, 33% Strike%.
Slider: 68-70mph, 2876rpm (T2900), -4.4” IVB, -19.0” HB, 71% Strike%.
Changeup: 68-69mph, 1843rpm, 5.0” IVB, 19.3” HB, 25% Strike%.