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.
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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
5-foot-11, 190-pound athletic sturdy build. Capable in the box, Irizarry's best exit velocity was 78 mph. (64.1 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic wide stance with a handsy load, then uses a long stride. Has quick bat speed, upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Pull side approach. Projectable recorded an outfield position velocity of 63 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent hands, and developing footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were raw. Used a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, used a short loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall stretch only type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 61-64 mph; showed arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin 1610; Avg 1448). His curveball (49-53) has early action and down in the zone control. (Max spin 1409; Avg 1387). Showed fading action and arm side command on his changeup (50-54).
Exit Velocity: 78 mph
Arm Velocity: 63 mph
2/21/21
6-foot, 175-pound sturdy frame. Projectable during batting practice, Irizarry had a max exit velocity of 77 mph. Started in a wide stance with a high load, then used a long stride. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact.Raw from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 69 mph; shows firm hands, a clean exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Used a long arm action with a ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Potential to hit and hit with power down the road.
Exit Velocity: 77 mph
Arm Velocity: 69 mph
Home to 1st: 4.75
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5-foot-11, 190-pound athletic sturdy build. Capable in the box, Irizarry's best exit velocity was 78 mph. (64.1 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic wide stance with a handsy load, then uses a long stride. Has quick bat speed, upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Pull side approach. Projectable recorded an outfield position velocity of 63 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent hands, and developing footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were raw. Used a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, used a short loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall stretch only type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 61-64 mph; showed arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin 1610; Avg 1448). His curveball (49-53) has early action and down in the zone control. (Max spin 1409; Avg 1387). Showed fading action and arm side command on his changeup (50-54).
Exit Velocity: 78 mph
Arm Velocity: 63 mph
6-foot, 175-pound sturdy frame. Projectable during batting practice, Irizarry had a max exit velocity of 77 mph. Started in a wide stance with a high load, then used a long stride. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact.Raw from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 69 mph; shows firm hands, a clean exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Used a long arm action with a ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Potential to hit and hit with power down the road.
Exit Velocity: 77 mph
Arm Velocity: 69 mph
Home to 1st: 4.75