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.
5-foot-10, 165-pound right-handed pitcher and right-handed hitting outfielder. He ran a 6.8 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield was under control, throwing 77 mph during the outfield portion of the workout. The bat had an exit velocity of 90 mph. The setup was even in base and he uses knee to knee approach to hitting. The path is in and out of the zone, path needs flattening to aid more barrel contact. On the mound, the fastball sat 71-73 mph with minimal arm side action. The spin pitch was a slider 61-63 mp and big in shape. The changeup was 66-67 mph with minimal fade action.
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