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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Brennan Westfall, St. Louis Catholic (LA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean and wiry. Delivery: Works off 1B side of rubber, smooth delivery, strides on line. Arm Action: LH. Loose arm swing, lower 3/4 slot. FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Arm-side run. T2009, 1882 average rpm. SL: 65-68 mph. "2-8" shape, plays best when he stays on line. T1953, 1845 average rpm. CH: 70-71 mph. Good feel with some late fade. T1740, 1705 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean and wiry.
Delivery: Works off 1B side of rubber, smooth delivery, strides on line.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm swing, lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Arm-side run. T2009, 1882 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. "2-8" shape, plays best when he stays on line. T1953, 1845 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Good feel with some late fade. T1740, 1705 average rpm.