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Israel Hernandez, Cienega (AZ), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Put together one of the loudest rounds at the Arizona Top Prospect Games, flashing easy juice to all fields.
Body: 5-9, 166-pounds. Strong, compact frame with quick twitch and explosive hands.
Hit: RHH. Low hands open stance. Smooth load. Ball jumps. Effortless power. Quiet quick hands. Consistent barrel delivery. 68.8 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 mph. 351' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 75.58 Edge Score
Israel Hernandez, a 2027 graduate and middle infielder from Salpointe Catholic High School, continues to impress as a high-follow prospect for the Arizona staff. During the Tucson Summer ID, Hernandez showcased his premier glove and plus footwork up the middle, reinforcing his reputation as an elite defender. Offensively, Hernandez has added noticeable size, which translated into significant gains at the plate, including the top exit velocity of the day for the 2027 class at 92.8 mph. With his continued development and strong showing, Hernandez is expected to climb prospect lists in the coming weeks.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Athletic open stance with feet outside shoulder width, light lift trigger load. Path works inside the ball well with late barrel life. Added strength and size will be key. High level swing for age.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 70.3 MPH. 255' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph.Clean short arm action with quick release.
Defense: High level actions with the glove and footwork. Light on his feet with good follow through on throws.
Run: 8.12 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 71.84 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Athletic open stance with feet outside shoulder width, light lift trigger load. Path works inside the ball well with late barrel life. Added strength and size will be key. High level swing for age.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 70.3 MPH. 255' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph.Clean short arm action with quick release.
Defense: High level actions with the glove and footwork. Light on his feet with good follow through on throws.
Run: 8.12 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 71.84 Edge Score