Irving Taveras: 3B/RHP, (2027) Haverhill High, MA. 5-foot-9, 160-pound lean athletic frame. Capable in the box, Taveras best exit velocity was 82 mph. (60.5 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a high long load, then uses a small stride. Has developing bat speed, long loose swing plane and high finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; showed developing soft hands, developing feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag and a high ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showed an over-the-top arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and falling off shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-76 mph; had running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 2060; Avg 1912). Shows slurvey action and glove side command on his cutter (72-74).
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Irving Taveras: 3B/RHP, (2027) Haverhill High, MA. 5-foot-9, 160-pound lean athletic frame. Capable in the box, Taveras best exit velocity was 82 mph. (60.5 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a high long load, then uses a small stride. Has developing bat speed, long loose swing plane and high finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; showed developing soft hands, developing feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag and a high ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showed an over-the-top arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and falling off shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-76 mph; had running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 2060; Avg 1912). Shows slurvey action and glove side command on his cutter (72-74).