Izayah Najera, Norco High (CA), 2028 Positional Profile: C/OF A physical C profile with a strong rotational swing and consistent hard contact, paired with clean actions and a quick release behind the plate. Receives in a one-knee-up stance and throws around the tag zone. Body: 5-8, 187-pounds. Stockier, compact build with a physical frame. Hit: RHH. Taller stance already preloaded into the back hip. A toe tap load gets him into a strong hitting position. As the front foot lands, the hands drop slightly and fire first into the slot, the backside following with a slight scissor. Stays through the zone well with strong rotational numbers, finishing with one hand. Consistently hits the ball hard with an 80% hard-hit rate and a 70% sweet-spot rate. Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 93.7 mph. 363' max distance. Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Clean throws around the tag zone. Shows the ability to change arm slots. Defense: 2.06-2.15 pop times. Receives in a one-knee-up stance, gaining momentum and energy toward second base. Smooth transfers, taking the ball straight to his ear. ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Vizual Edge: 63.57 Edge Score
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Positional Profile: C/OF A physical C profile with a strong rotational swing and consistent hard contact, paired with clean actions and a quick release behind the plate. Receives in a one-knee-up stance and throws around the tag zone.
Body: 5-8, 187-pounds. Stockier, compact build with a physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance already preloaded into the back hip. A toe tap load gets him into a strong hitting position. As the front foot lands, the hands drop slightly and fire first into the slot, the backside following with a slight scissor. Stays through the zone well with strong rotational numbers, finishing with one hand. Consistently hits the ball hard with an 80% hard-hit rate and a 70% sweet-spot rate.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 93.7 mph. 363' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Clean throws around the tag zone. Shows the ability to change arm slots.
Defense: 2.06-2.15 pop times. Receives in a one-knee-up stance, gaining momentum and energy toward second base. Smooth transfers, taking the ball straight to his ear.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 63.57 Edge Score