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
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.16
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.57
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.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.31
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 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.
Landon Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2028 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-9, 126-pounds. Delivery: Fair athletic delivery, with medium leg kick. Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm action, across body. FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Straight FB, some inconsistency with finding the zone. T2106, 1990 average rpm. CB: 68-70 mph. Tight CB, with some late break over the plate. Threw well with some feel. T2708, 2532 average rpm. SL: 68-70 mph. Glove side run, was able to find the zone with some misses T2496, 2437 average rpm. ATH: 1.72 and 3.61 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.00 max vertical.
1/18/25
Landon Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2028 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-9, 126-pounds. Hit: RHH. Wide stance, hands further back shoulder height. Quick to contact, level path with some line dirve power present. 61.3 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 199' max distance. Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Fluid over the top arm action/ transfers on throws. Defense: 2.16-2.25 pop times. ATH: 1.72 and 3.61 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.00 max vertical. Vizual Edge: 65.03 Edge Score
11/02/24
Landon Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2028 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-8, 128-pounds. Delivery: Simplified actions. Chest stays upright, and works down hill towards the plate. Arm Action: RH. Short, efficient action. Good finish, and gets the chest over the front knee on the follow through. FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Natural spin. Stays behind the ball well. T2125, 1996 average rpm. SL: 67-69 mph. Really good feel for spin for his age. Missed the strike zone some, but it had really good shape and manipulation. T2623, 2448 average rpm. CH: 70-70 mph. T2607, 2607 average rpm. ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.40 max vertical.
11/02/24
Landon Taylor, Thomas County Central (GA), 2028 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-8, 128-pounds. Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance. Wider base with a high hand set. Hands drift back creating some separation in a lofty path that can create carry. 61.6 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 244' max distance. Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Stays compact with a higher arm slot Defense: 2.06-2.34 pop times. Athletic out of the crouch with soft hands and good transfers. Accuracy varied to 2B. ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.40 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, 126-pounds.
Delivery: Fair athletic delivery, with medium leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm action, across body.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Straight FB, some inconsistency with finding the zone. T2106, 1990 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Tight CB, with some late break over the plate. Threw well with some feel. T2708, 2532 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Glove side run, was able to find the zone with some misses T2496, 2437 average rpm.
ATH: 1.72 and 3.61 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.00 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 126-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, hands further back shoulder height. Quick to contact, level path with some line dirve power present. 61.3 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 199' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Fluid over the top arm action/ transfers on throws.
Defense: 2.16-2.25 pop times.
ATH: 1.72 and 3.61 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 65.03 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 128-pounds.
Delivery: Simplified actions. Chest stays upright, and works down hill towards the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short, efficient action. Good finish, and gets the chest over the front knee on the follow through.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Natural spin. Stays behind the ball well. T2125, 1996 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Really good feel for spin for his age. Missed the strike zone some, but it had really good shape and manipulation. T2623, 2448 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. T2607, 2607 average rpm.
ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.40 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 128-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance. Wider base with a high hand set. Hands drift back creating some separation in a lofty path that can create carry. 61.6 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 244' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Stays compact with a higher arm slot
Defense: 2.06-2.34 pop times. Athletic out of the crouch with soft hands and good transfers. Accuracy varied to 2B.
ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.40 max vertical.