@BenTaylorLex 85.3
Velocity (max)
6/22/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
OF
Ben
Taylor
Henry Clay (HS) • KY
6' 3" • 200LBS
R/R • 21yr
Travel Team: Commonwealth Baseball Club
6' 3" • 200LBS
R/R • 21yr
Travel Team: Commonwealth Baseball Club
Rankings
2023 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 85
Velo Range
10/31/20
2102
Spin Rate (avg)
10/31/20
Changeup
78.3 - 79.9
Velo Range
6/22/21
2027
Spin Rate (avg)
10/31/20
Curveball
71 - 75
Velo Range
6/24/21
1947
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
Slider
69.8 - 70.9
Velo Range
10/31/20
2439
Spin Rate (avg)
10/31/20
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/22/21
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/22/21
320
Distance (max)
6/22/21
89
Sweet Spot %
6/22/21
23
Hand Speed (max)
6/22/21
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
6/22/21
20.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/22/21
33
Hard Hit %
6/22/21
7.66
60-yd
10/31/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
10/31/20
80
OF Velo
10/31/20
65
C Velo
6/12/19
2.18 - 2.25
Pop Time
6/12/19
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.75
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.66
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
320
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.9832
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).
91.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
249
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
139
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.7309
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.
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session I (Invite Only) 6-22-2021
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Commonwealth Baseball Club Scout Day 10-11-20
Oct 31, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
139
Distance (avg)
249
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.6
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.
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session I (Invite Only) 6-22-2021
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2037
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1947
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1935
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2102
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2027
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2439
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session I (Invite Only) 6-22-2021
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 84.4
Velo Range
79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,132
Spin Rate (max)
2,037
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.5
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 73.5
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,031
Spin Rate (max)
1,947
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.9
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 79.9
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,966
Spin Rate (max)
1,935
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Commonwealth Baseball Club Scout Day 10-11-20
Oct 31, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
84.7
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 84.2
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,172
Spin Rate (max)
2,102
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.9
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 70.9
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,485
Spin Rate (max)
2,439
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 79.1
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,035
Spin Rate (max)
2,027
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
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)
83.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
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)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
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Body: 6-foot-3, 205-pound projectable physical frame.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Started in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 89.67 mph. 70.57 mph bat speed average. 21.93 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, average footwork, natural exchange. Solid. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.75 (60-yard).
Pitching: Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, loose arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders.
FB: T85. 83-85 mph. (Max spin 2131; Avg 2037). Up in the zone accuracy, running action.
CB: 72-74 mph. Around the zone control, late action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2031; Avg 1946).
CH: 78-79 mph. Arm side control, running sinking action.