Tyson Izzo SS/C

07/07/2019 - Baseball Factory Cleveland All Star Experience (Ages 12-14) Tyson is a coachable SS/C prospect who worked hard on his skills during the Cleveland All Star Experience. In the field, Tyson takes a good first step and shows quick footwork. He gets into an athletic position and fields the ball out in front of his body. He makes a clean exchange and gains momentum well on his throws, keeping them accurate to his target. Tyson can improve defensively by long tossing to build up his arm strength. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an open stance and takes a square stride. He takes a level swing with fast bat speed, leading to loud contact and line drives. Activating his hands more in his load can help Tyson improve as a hitter. With six more years to develop, Tyson has the time and potential to further progress his skills on the field.

01/18/2019 - Baseball Factory Spring Training in Arizona (Ages 12-14) Tyson is an athletic and talented 2025 SS prospect. At SS, Tyson starts in an athletic stance, has a quick first step to the ball, and fields the ball in an athletic position. He’s aggressive to the ball and makes the routine play. He needs to continue to present a low/early glove, improve his range, and build arm strength. At the plate, Tyson starts in a squared stance, keeps the barrel on plane to the ball, and has a quick bat. Continuing to load his hands back into the drive position, creating backside drive with his lower half, and attacking the fastball will allow him to be more consistent driving the ball to all fields. Tyson will continue to improve with experience and we hope to see his progress in the future.

10/07/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Spokane, WA Tyson is a thin, athletic, 2-way player who plays SS and catcher. In the INF, Tyson has active feet, good pre-pitch actions, and he fields in an athletic position. He has good range, a clean exchange, and throws with accuracy across the diamond. Behind the plate, Tyson has efficient footwork, he sticks the ball well, and recovers quickly from blocking. He has a clean exchange and good direction to 2nd base. At the plate, Tyson has a tall stance, he loads well, and hits from a solid base. He swings aggressively, has a consistent/direct barrel, and he uses his lower body. Overall skills can get better if Tyson can work on the following.

Infield
1. Fielding position
2. Hands
3. Release
Catching
1. Set-up
2. Range
3. Blocking
Offense
1. Rhythm
2. Let ball travel
3. Bat speed