LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 13U/14U Atlantic Coast Showcase
Joel Irizarry is a 2025 3B/RHP/C with a 5-6 150 lb. frame from Simpsonville, SC who attends Fountain Inn. Compact athletic build with good present strength for his age and more to come. 8.07 runner in the sixty. Primary third baseman on defense but graded out higher as a catcher defensively and that projects to be his future position. Exchange and release are very quick and natural as a catcher, compact arm action is clean and he made very accurate throws, hands work well receiving the ball, had nice feel for the catching position for it not being his primary position. Was solid at third base, too, to highlight his defensive skills, as the same quick exchange, good hands and ability to make accurate throws. Right handed hitter, hits from an open stance, closes and moves into contact well, will get too early in his shift at times, has some hand strength with a line drive swing, ball comes off the barrel well. Also pitched, high 3/4's arm slot on the mound, works down in the strike zone well with a fastball that topped out at 73 mph with occasional cutting action. Curveball had good spin and shape from the same slot. Named to the 13U/14U Atlantic Coast Showcase Top Prospect List.