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.
Colston Barnes, Mize (MS), 2029 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Longer and lean body, athletic. Delivery: Worked primarily from the stretch, repeats well. Arm Action: RH. Mid-3/4 arm slot, shorter arm. FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Occasional arm side miss, showed run, plays down. T2231, 2130 average rpm. SL: 66-66 mph. Developing spin and feel for the offering, showed some late bite. T1947, 1920 average rpm. CH: 71-74 mph. Good control, worked with arm side fade. T1612, 1484 average rpm. ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.
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Colston Barnes, Mize (MS), 2029 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Longer and lean body, athletic. Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance. Shorter stride with small leg lift. Developing strength. Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 292' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Short arm, some present strength. Defense: Presents the glove well, clean when fielding. ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Longer and lean body, athletic.
Delivery: Worked primarily from the stretch, repeats well.
Arm Action: RH. Mid-3/4 arm slot, shorter arm.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Occasional arm side miss, showed run, plays down. T2231, 2130 average rpm.
SL: 66-66 mph. Developing spin and feel for the offering, showed some late bite. T1947, 1920 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Good control, worked with arm side fade. T1612, 1484 average rpm.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Longer and lean body, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance. Shorter stride with small leg lift. Developing strength.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 292' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Short arm, some present strength.
Defense: Presents the glove well, clean when fielding.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.