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.
Madden Wendling, harrisburg (SD), 2027 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Delivery: Standard start, controlled leg lift, slight hip coil, lands inline. Arm Action: LH. Short AA, starts w/ elbow back, hikes shoulder up to flip up, horisontal elbow, low 3/4 slot. FB: T74, 71-74 mph. T2038, 1947 average rpm. SL: 62-64 mph. T2159, 2094 average rpm. CH: 66-67 mph. T1749, 1627 average rpm. ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Madden Wendling, harrisburg (SD), 2027 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Hit: LHH. Tall, open, stiff hands, weight out towards third, pull side contact. Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 268' max distance. Arm: LH. INF-72 mph. Defense: Prep hop, works to ball, sure hands, clean transfers, above average body control. ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Standard start, controlled leg lift, slight hip coil, lands inline.
Arm Action: LH. Short AA, starts w/ elbow back, hikes shoulder up to flip up, horisontal elbow, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. T2038, 1947 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. T2159, 2094 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. T1749, 1627 average rpm.
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open, stiff hands, weight out towards third, pull side contact.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 268' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-72 mph.
Defense: Prep hop, works to ball, sure hands, clean transfers, above average body control.
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.