@RichardBTaylor6 26.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/22
CLASS OF 2025
OF
1B
Richard
Taylor
Marian Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 150LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Pullman Ballers
5' 8" • 150LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Pullman Ballers
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2025 National
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Best Of Stats
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/23
21.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/23
72.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/22
287
Distance (max)
2/18/23
70
Sweet Spot %
2/19/22
7.84
60-yd
2/19/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
70
INF Velo
2/18/23
72
OF Velo
2/18/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.84
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
10.5
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
182
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.8
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).
82.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
255
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
181
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
72.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.3
Exit Velocity (max)
72.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.8
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.
26.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.3
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
72.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
26.8
Hand Speed (max)
24.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
78.03
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.
77.34
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Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, knee-knocks into a long stride. Flat path through the zone with a line-drive approach, uses the middle/pull-side.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. OF - 72 mph. OF: Longer draw into a 3/4 slot, some accuracy. INF: Longer draw, some fluidness into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Active feet through the ball, sure-handed. INF: Steady actions, two-hand gather, sure handed, with feel for the first base bag.
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly crouched setup. Knee-knocks into a long stride with an upbeat tempo. Loose, athletic hands. Short, level path through the zone. Ability to create backspin at times. Line-drive, middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 82.3 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 68 mph. Clean, high 3/4 slot. Flashed accuracy.
Defense: Plays through the baseball before moving into a crow hop. IF: Two-handed gather. Keeps the ball out in front to both sides. Clean transfer out of the glove.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.