A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.33
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.97
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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.33
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.
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.
68.16
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.
Nolen Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2026 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Delivery: Quick to the plate with a compact leg left and slight crossfire. Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action into lower three-quarters slot. FB: T83, 82-82 mph. Great arm-side run. Sharp on the inner half of the plate. T2074, 1915 average rpm. CB: 72-73 mph. Good depth from a big 11/5 shape. Command quickly making strides. T2205, 2166 average rpm. SL: 72-73 mph. Tight, slurvy shape. CH: 76-77 mph. Swing and miss traits with great arm-side fade and above-average feel. T1651, 1525 average rpm.
1/19/25
Nolen Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2026 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Hit: RHH. Slightly open with leg kick, hands shoulder height. Smooth level path, some ability to lift the ball. 60.1 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 276' max distance. Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Fluid arm action. Defense: 2.14-2.27 pop times. Smooth hands, good recieving skills. Vizual Edge: 68.16 Edge Score
11/02/24
Nolen Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2026 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-9, 146-pounds. Delivery: Quick, simple action. Clean lower half with a strong pulldown, and powerful intent on the finish. Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose action. Shorter slot. FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Heavy sink/run. Good spin. T2234, 2154 average rpm. CB: 71-72 mph. Plays out of the same slot as the fastball. Late bite. T2170, 2070 average rpm. SL: 72-73 mph. Different shape than the CB. Tighter action. T2251, 2198 average rpm. CH: 77-78 mph. Best pitch. Above average horizontal break. Looks like a fastball out of the hand and falls off the table. T1656, 1478 average rpm. ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.30 max vertical.
11/02/24
Nolen Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2026 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-9, 146-pounds. Hit: RHH. Even, slightly open stance. Moderate leg kick with a high handset. Good length through the zone with some bat speed and and ability to create loft to both gaps 63.2 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 281' max distance. Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Extremely short action from a near over the top slot Defense: 2.02-2.08 pop times. Good balance and flexibility in the lower half. Present above-average accuracy to the bag. Quiet receiving ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.30 max vertical.
6/18/24
Uncommitted. An all around player Saturday morning. Started at 2B then moved into RF where he got to flash the glove and tracking ability, then came in to close the last two innings. FB topped at 82 but sat consistently at 80. CV collected a good amount of swing and misses while keeping hitters honest. CH was thrown sporadically at 77-76 with depth, really had hitters off-balanced and early for pop-fly outs and roll-over ground outs. Good day at the plate went 1-for-2 with a BB. Stays in his lower-half while showing quickness within the barrel. Quiet player, but makes plays and battles deep into counts. High off a hot spring with Thomas County Central and their state playoff run, looking to keep it rolling this summer.
6/04/24
Nolen Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2026 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Hit: RHH. Open stance. Hands start high. Hands work through from a neutral position. Line drive approach throughout to all parts of the field. 62.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 285' max distance. Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Strong accurate throws around the bag. Defense: 2.06-2.26 pop times. Smooth transfer, positive momentum working towards the bag. ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.70 max vertical.
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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: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds.
Delivery: Quick to the plate with a compact leg left and slight crossfire.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action into lower three-quarters slot.
FB: T83, 82-82 mph. Great arm-side run. Sharp on the inner half of the plate. T2074, 1915 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Good depth from a big 11/5 shape. Command quickly making strides. T2205, 2166 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Tight, slurvy shape.
CH: 76-77 mph. Swing and miss traits with great arm-side fade and above-average feel. T1651, 1525 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with leg kick, hands shoulder height. Smooth level path, some ability to lift the ball. 60.1 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 276' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Fluid arm action.
Defense: 2.14-2.27 pop times. Smooth hands, good recieving skills.
Vizual Edge: 68.16 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 146-pounds.
Delivery: Quick, simple action. Clean lower half with a strong pulldown, and powerful intent on the finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose action. Shorter slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Heavy sink/run. Good spin. T2234, 2154 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Plays out of the same slot as the fastball. Late bite. T2170, 2070 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Different shape than the CB. Tighter action. T2251, 2198 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Best pitch. Above average horizontal break. Looks like a fastball out of the hand and falls off the table. T1656, 1478 average rpm.
ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.30 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 146-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even, slightly open stance. Moderate leg kick with a high handset. Good length through the zone with some bat speed and and ability to create loft to both gaps 63.2 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 281' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Extremely short action from a near over the top slot
Defense: 2.02-2.08 pop times. Good balance and flexibility in the lower half. Present above-average accuracy to the bag. Quiet receiving
ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.30 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance. Hands start high. Hands work through from a neutral position. Line drive approach throughout to all parts of the field. 62.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Strong accurate throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.06-2.26 pop times. Smooth transfer, positive momentum working towards the bag.
ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.70 max vertical.