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2023 13U/14U Sunshine New York Showcase
Irving Taveras is a 2027 SS/RHP, 3B with a 5-7 153 lb. frame from Lawrence, MA who attends . Medium, high waisted frame with plenty of room to fill out. Recorded a 8.26 second sixty-yard dash time. Primary shortstop with a fundamentally sound defensive skill set. Showed good lateral range to either side, a clean funnel out in-front and produced accurate throws up to 74 mph across the diamond during drills. Secondary right-handed pitcher that worked from a deliberate paced full windup delivery with higher leg lift into balance, a high front lever and medium stride length out to foot strike.Worked steadily into the upper-60s, low-70s with his fastball and topped out at 74 mph from a three-quarters arm slot. Strike thrower with developing command of the strike zone, flashed slurve shaped breaking ball with varying spin profile and some sweep to it, will continue to improve with mechanical refinements and additional velocity. Right-handed hitter that hits from a wider, slightly closed stance with a high hand set, high back elbow and leg lift trigger. Compact stroke with developing bat-to-ball skills, some quickness to his hands and the ability to use the whole field. Best impact was to the right side of the field, will continue to improve with proper swing adjustments and additional strength.