Hayden Birdsong

This is the Live card for Hayden Birdsong, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 72 Overall Bronze card primarily playing RP.

Released 1 month ago. He holds the #133 rank among 654 relief pitchers & closing pitchers.

Hayden Birdsong is a 23-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 average effectiveness against hits with 82 H/9, decent strikeout ability with 72 K/9, and developing command with 46 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is strong, supported by a Pitching Clutch rating of 90. Overall, his pitch control is competent, with a Control rating of 66; his velocity is good, with a Velocity rating of 82; and his break is excellent, with a Break rating of 90.

It's a 4-pitch mix, primarily featuring a 4-Seam Fastball and a 12-6 Curve. His Circle Change shows considerable movement but lacks command.

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

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