2021 Draft Target: 3B Izacc Pacheco

 Izacc Pacheco

 

3B 6-4 220 Friendswood HS (TX)

 

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22. Izaac Pacheco, 3B, Friendswood (HS)

 

6-foot-4, 220 pounds. Strong, physical presence each time he enters the batter’s box. Powerful left-handed swing made to elevate the baseball. Bat travels on an uphill plane. Hit tool and breaking ball recognition is a concern. Too big to play shortstop; will eventually move over to third base. The top prep player in Texas for this class.

 

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Izaac Pacheco is a 2021 SS/RHP with a 6-4 220 lb. frame from Friendswood, TX who attends Friendswood. Outstanding athletic build, has really improved his physique since last seen. 6.96 runner in the sixty. Third base build and likely future but looked very athletic and mobile at shortstop defensively, light on his feet for his size and rounds the ball well with good footwork, gets on top of his throws with very good carry. Left handed hitter, hits from a slightly open stance, easy tension free swing with some uphill swing plane, gets plus carry off the barrel when he squares it up, can get mistimed occasionally but has huge offensive upside.

 

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Izaac Pacheco, 3B, Friendswood HS (Texas) -- The Texas A&M recruit who comes in at No. 6 on our Top 15 had a couple of hits on Sunday, showing better contact skills to offset some of the swing-and-miss concerns that have cropped up. He has tremendous raw left-handed power and will almost certainly move to third at the next level.

 

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Izaac Pacheco – 3B: If you like Left-Handed Power look no further then, Izaac Pacheco. Possessing legitimate (70) Grade Raw Power. But the story doesn’t end there for Pacheco. He grades as a potential Plus (60) fielder at 3B. And legitimately has SS tools to stick if he weren’t 6’4 220lbs, likely forcing him off the position. He runs well for an athlete his size and is athletic enough to handle an OF position, likely RF with his strong arm and overall athleticism should be a seamless transition if ever needed. With any improved showing with the hit tool and ability to pick up spin over the next few months, we could see Pacheco climb into 1st Round consideration.

 

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8. Izaac Pacheco, SS/3B, Friendswood High School (Texas)

 

Izaac Pacheco hits left, hits often, and hits loud. The truth is it doesn’t matter where he plays in the field because the potential in his bat is up there with the top prospects in the draft. He has huge power potential. He hit six homers in just 29 at-bats in 2020. There is also above-average speed here but that might be negated if he grows more — he’s already 6’4 and 200 pounds. His size will likely also decide where he plays in the field, likely eliminating his future at shortstop.