What are good Rapsodo numbers?

What are good Rapsodo numbers?

The MLB average BU for a fastball is 23.5 – 25.5. A low BU might mean that a pitcher could have success working middle to down in the zone, while a high BU might mean that pitcher could have success middle to up in the zone.

What is Rapsodo pitch?

The system uses Rapsodo’s existing HITTING and PITCHING technology to quantify a player’s personal metrics, and utilizes the principals of the 20-80 scale to rank players amongst their peers and evaluate performance. RapScore is one scale made up of four tiers to accurately rank players from all experience levels.

What is a good spin rate for a slider?

Those above 1750 rpm tend to exceed a 50% ground ball rate. Curve balls have the most “useful” spin, as discussed in the first section of this article, of any pitch. Nearly 75% of curve ball spin is “useful”. This means that as a rule, the higher the spin rate the better movement the pitch gets.

Is a slider a breaking ball?

A slider is a breaking pitch that is thrown faster and generally with less overall movement than a curveball. It breaks sharply and at a greater velocity than most other breaking pitches.

How many different pitches are there in softball?

7 pitches

What is a slider pitch in softball?

SLider. The slider is pitch thrown with velocity that has a similar path as the curveball but does not move up out of the hand at first. Instead it may look like a fastball at first but has a signature red dot on it. This pitch is faster than the curve but slower than a fastball and has a more lateral break.

What are illegal pitches in softball?

For those not familiar, an illegal pitch in softball occurs when the pitcher breaks a rule while delivering her pitch. The illegal pitch is called by the umpire, resulting in an awarded ball to the batter in the box. If there is a runner on base when an illegal pitch occurs, the base runner is awarded the next base.