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
Gavin Jones, Timberland (MO), 2025 Drury University Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-5, 170-pounds. Sturdy frame. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound and falling off after landing. Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action from a 3/4 slot. FB: T69, 64-69 mph. Some strikes, keeps its plane. T1688, 1530 average rpm. CB: 61-61 mph. Developing accuracy. T1804, 1804 average rpm. SL: 63-64 mph. Developing accuracy, rolling left to right break. T1781, 1781 average rpm. CH: 63-64 mph. Some strikes, arm side fade. T1525, 1482 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-5, 170-pounds. Sturdy frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound and falling off after landing.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 64-69 mph. Some strikes, keeps its plane. T1688, 1530 average rpm.
CB: 61-61 mph. Developing accuracy. T1804, 1804 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Developing accuracy, rolling left to right break. T1781, 1781 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Some strikes, arm side fade. T1525, 1482 average rpm.