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.
Kalden Short, Mercer Island High School (WA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Delivery: Works from stretch position from center of the rubber. Low hands set at the thighs with head locked on target and narrow lower half. High leg lift in sync with hands raise. Fluid leg extension with balance at land. Momentum carried through target with slight leg swinging follow through. Arm Action: RH. Hands break at the letters into long, continuous arm action. High 3/4 slot release with tucked, tight gloveside follow.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Works from stretch position from center of the rubber. Low hands set at the thighs with head locked on target and narrow lower half. High leg lift in sync with hands raise. Fluid leg extension with balance at land. Momentum carried through target with slight leg swinging follow through.
Arm Action: RH. Hands break at the letters into long, continuous arm action. High 3/4 slot release with tucked, tight gloveside follow.