A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
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.
Scouting Report: 6-foot-2, 182-pounds, strong, strength throughout, durable pitchers frame. A left-handed pitcher, working from stretch position, smooth lift, loaded on back leg, stays over the rubber on the break. The arm action is a tick longer, works from a higher slot. The fastball has ride and bore action to it, topped at 86 mph having heaviness to it. Slider is thrown harder at 77 mph, late tight break. Mixed in a downward changeup at 81 mph. Tons of projection, brings some deception.
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Liam Lennon: LHP/1B, (2025) Phillips Academy Andover, CO. 6-foot-2, 182-pound athletic projectable frame. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action while showing above average developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and used some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 84-85 mph; showed control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2072; Avg 2006). His changeup (76-77) shows gradual fading action and arm side around the zone command. His slider (73-76) shows glove side around the zone command and slurvey action. (Max spin 2050; Avg 1972).
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Scouting Report: 6-foot-2, 182-pounds, strong, strength throughout, durable pitchers frame. A left-handed pitcher, working from stretch position, smooth lift, loaded on back leg, stays over the rubber on the break. The arm action is a tick longer, works from a higher slot. The fastball has ride and bore action to it, topped at 86 mph having heaviness to it. Slider is thrown harder at 77 mph, late tight break. Mixed in a downward changeup at 81 mph. Tons of projection, brings some deception.
Liam Lennon: LHP/1B, (2025) Phillips Academy Andover, CO. 6-foot-2, 182-pound athletic projectable frame. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action while showing above average developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and used some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 84-85 mph; showed control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2072; Avg 2006). His changeup (76-77) shows gradual fading action and arm side around the zone command. His slider (73-76) shows glove side around the zone command and slurvey action. (Max spin 2050; Avg 1972).