Hayden Birdsong

This is the Topps Now card for Hayden Birdsong, featured in MLB The Show 24. He's a 91 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.

Released 9 months ago, Hayden Birdsong is a free option from the Season 2 Awards Drop 6 Program.

Hayden Birdsong is a 22-year-old player from Illinois, standing 6'4" tall and weighing 215 lbs. He currently plays for the Giants, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.

On the mound, Hayden Birdsong's per-nine metrics show good effectiveness against hits with 91 H/9, strong strikeout ability with 91 K/9, and competent command with 77 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is strong, supported by a Pitching Clutch rating of 98. Overall, his pitch control is above average, with a Control rating of 79; his velocity is good, with a Velocity rating of 81; and his break is elite, with a Break rating of 99. His stamina is good (89 Stamina).

It's a 4-pitch mix, primarily featuring a 4-Seam Fastball and a Slider. His Circle Change shows considerable movement.

Defensively, Hayden Birdsong offers modest ability, characterized by 56 Fielding, 55 Arm Strength, and 49 Reaction.

Other available versions for Hayden Birdsong include: Live (61 Common).