A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
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
Lessner would show a quality two-pitch mix during gameplay, with a fastball up to 87 mph and a low-70s curveball with 11/5 shape. Mechanically was an up-tempo mover with a medium leg lift and a clean, compact 3/4s arm action. 6-foot-3, 192-pound frame.
3/12/25
+ RHP Brady Lessner (Watertown, 2026) is a physical 6-foot-2, 193-pound right-hander with arm talent. An athlete on the mound with some rawness to the delivery, the arm works, clean throughout with clear arm speed through release. The fastball plays with life in the upper-80s, reaching 89.2 mph on his firmest bullet. Two secondaries, the breaking ball is still developing and plays in the low-70s with two-plane action. The changeup stands out with the makings of a potential out pitch down the line, firm in the low-80s with considerable depth off the fastball and late action to the pitch with feel for the zone. Lessner came away as a must-know name from the event, and is a name our staff will monitor going forward.
3/09/25
Brady Lessner, Watertown (WI), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-2, 193-pounds. Proportional and projectable. Tall with size to add. Delivery: Hybrid, rocker step, high leg kick, online to the plate. Arm Action: RH. Loose, athletic with arm speed through release, 3/4 slot. FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Life out of the hand, developing feel for the zone. T2191, 2116 average rpm. CB: 71-73 mph. Big 11/5 shape, developing feel for the zone. T2248, 2145 average rpm. CH: 81-84 mph. Big depth, plays off the fastball, thrown with intent. T2071, 1927 average rpm. ATH: 30.20 max vertical.
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+ RHP Brady Lessner (Watertown, 2026) is a physical 6-foot-2, 193-pound right-hander with arm talent. An athlete on the mound with some rawness to the delivery, the arm works, clean throughout with clear arm speed through release. The fastball plays with life in the upper-80s, reaching 89.2 mph on his firmest bullet. Two secondaries, the breaking ball is still developing and plays in the low-70s with two-plane action. The changeup stands out with the makings of a potential out pitch down the line, firm in the low-80s with considerable depth off the fastball and late action to the pitch with feel for the zone. Lessner came away as a must-know name from the event, and is a name our staff will monitor going forward.
Brady Lessner, Watertown (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 193-pounds. Proportional and projectable. Tall with size to add.
Delivery: Hybrid, rocker step, high leg kick, online to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, athletic with arm speed through release, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Life out of the hand, developing feel for the zone. T2191, 2116 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Big 11/5 shape, developing feel for the zone. T2248, 2145 average rpm.
CH: 81-84 mph. Big depth, plays off the fastball, thrown with intent. T2071, 1927 average rpm.
ATH: 30.20 max vertical.