@TayDodd27 25
Hand Speed (max)
2/09/25
CLASS OF 2027
OF
LHP
Taylor
Dodd
Casteel (HS) • AZ
5' 9" • 140LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: GBG National
5' 9" • 140LBSL/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: GBG National
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/09/25
22
Rot. Acc (max)
6/10/25
52
Hard Hit %
2/08/26
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/08/26
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/08/26
345
Distance (max)
6/10/25
65
Sweet Spot %
6/10/25
6.62
60-yd
2/08/26
3.70
30-yd
2/08/26
1.65
10-yd
2/08/26
21.3
Run speed (max)
6/10/25
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
2/08/26
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2026
2025
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.81
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.5
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
148
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.0817
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
345
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3668
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Class of 2027 (Invite-Only)
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Mesa Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2026
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
75.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Class of 2027 (Invite-Only)
Jun 10, 2025
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Mesa Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.62
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.77
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.65
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2026
Vald
1.65
10-yd
3.70
30-yd
6.62
60-yd
21.0
Run speed (max)
3.00
RSI (max)
30.3
Jump Height (max)
Top Prospect Games: Class of 2027 (Invite-Only)
Jun 10, 2025
Vald
1.69
10-yd
3.77
30-yd
6.65
60-yd
21.3
Run speed (max)
2.52
RSI (max)
28.0
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
2025
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
79.48
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
78.93
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Quick Hits (2/8) - Feb 13, 2026
- Upperclass Preseason All-State: Stats Analysis - Feb 9, 2026
- Inside the Arizona Class of 2027 Rankings: Top 10 Under the Radar Players 9/12 - Sep 12, 2025
- 2027 Top Prospect Games: Positional Data Dive - Jun 17, 2025
- Arizona Top Prospect Games: Quick Hits (2027's) - Jun 11, 2025
- Inside the Arizona Class of 2027 Rankings: Risers - May 30, 2025
- AIA Scout Blog: 5/10 Playoffs - May 12, 2025
- AIA Scout Blog: 4/21 - 4/25 - Apr 22, 2025
- Mesa Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Feb 12, 2025
- Mesa Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 10, 2025
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Physical
2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. L: Open stance. Strides to even with upright posture and good balance.
R: Open stance. Leg lift to stride and lands even. Same setup and rhythm as the left side. L: Flatter bat path with a line drive approach. Works line to line with consistent barrels, great bat to ball skills, and good lower half use. Stays within himself.
R: Same approach and bat to ball skills. Works line to line with good lower half use. Slightly more thump from the left side. 71.4 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-89 mph. Quick arm action with throws that show carry and some arm side run. Ball comes out cleanly and stays on line, complementing the overall defensive athleticism.
Defense: Athletic mover with smooth, controlled actions. Works through the baseball efficiently, staying downhill and balanced while maintaining rhythm on each play.
ATH: 6.62 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.70 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 79.48 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Stood out at the Arizona Top Prospect Games with a balanced left-handed stroke and athletic actions in the outfield.
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Lean and athletic frame with wiry strength and quick-twitch traits.
Hit: LHH. Open stance. Hands high. Gets slotted on time. Timing of vertical bat. Hands load late fire first. Flat bat. Uses whole field. Drove the ball to opposite field well. Timing of the load was better on the right side. 65.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 345' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-86 mph.
ATH: 6.65 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 78.93 Edge Score