@josetaveras_10 
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/29/22
CLASS OF 2026
C
3B
Jose
Taveras
Foundation Academy (HS) • FL
5' 11" • 205LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Maryland Orioles
5' 11" • 205LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Maryland Orioles
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
4/23/22
19.5
Rot. Acc (max)
10/29/22
-
Hard Hit %
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
10/29/22
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/29/22
310
Distance (max)
4/23/22
72
Sweet Spot %
10/29/22
8.39
60-yd
4/23/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
10/29/22
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
10/29/22
2.18 - 2.30
Pop Time
10/29/22
Fastball
85
Velocity (max)
7/16/25
81 - 84
Velo Range
7/16/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
67 - 68
Velo Range
6/01/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.39
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
211
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.4857
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.
2022 Rising Stars State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 29, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
FL Rising Stars Spring Games
Apr 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
74.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
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.
2022 Rising Stars State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 29, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
FL Rising Stars Spring Games
Apr 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.00
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.60
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.39
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.
2022 Rising Stars State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 29, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.30
30-yd
7.85
60-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
2.08
RSI (max)
2.08
RSI (avg)
1,552
Jump Power (max)
FL Rising Stars Spring Games
Apr 23, 2022
Swift
2.00
10-yd
4.60
30-yd
8.39
60-yd
16.2
Run speed (max)
7.2
Run Speed (avg)
1,374
Jump Power (max)
18.2
Jump Height (max)
17.8
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2022
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.
76.04
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Best of 2022: Catcher Velo - Jan 18, 2023
- 2022 Rising Stars State Games: Trackman Leaderboard - Nov 1, 2022
- 2022 Rising Stars State Games: Statistical Analysis - Oct 31, 2022
- 2022 Rising Stars State Games: East/North Preview - Oct 28, 2022
- Rising Stars Spring Games: Standouts - Apr 27, 2022
- Rising Stars Spring Games: Statistical Analysis - Apr 25, 2022
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Body: 5-8, 200-pounds. Solid, physical frame.
Hits: RHH. Quiet, open setup. Long and quick, level to uphill path. Up the middle approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 MPH. 298' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. INF-78 mph.Quick, fluid 3/4 arm action.
Defense: 2.18-2.30 pop times. Athletic footwork, fields ball out front. Quick feet behind plate, starting in a narrow stance.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.