Trey Taylor: 2B/RHP, (2023) Richmond, MI. 5-foot-11, 168-pound. Capable during batting practice, Taylor had an exit velocity of 93 mph. Began in a tall open stance with a tight load, then used a short stride. Had a long level swing plane, efficient bat speed and good extension on his finish. Line drive gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 77 mph; has consistent in control feet, firm hands, and a packing exchange. Shows deep glove work. Recorded a 60 time of 7.29 at the event. Solid on the mound, using a quick arm action he showed quick arm speed from an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher. Displays even shoulders with an athletic balance point. Lands soft. Curveball (69-72 mph), changeup (70-72 mph). Threw his fastball 79-80 mph and topped out at 81 mph; had command in the zone and slight running action with tight movement. (Max spin 2136; Avg 2012). Had down in the zone command and sweeping action on his 10/4 slider. 

Player Spotlight 

Trey Taylor: SS/RHP, (2023) Richmond, MI. 5-foot-11, 163-pound. Athletic projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 93 mph. (70.8 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was explosive present, displayed a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created a lot of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Line drive up the middle approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 78 mph; had a packing exchange, sure hands, and athletic footwork. Fields the ball one hand. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.8.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Trey Taylor, Richmond, 2023, MI

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 163-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic projectable. Started in an open athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then used a small leg kick. Explosive present bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short simple swing. Line drive up the middle approach. 

Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 86.1 mph. 70.8 mph bat speed average. 20.7 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, packing exchange. Solid. Fields the ball one hand. 

Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.80 (60-yard).

Player Spotlight 

Trey Taylor: SS/RHP, (2023) Richmond, MI. 5-foot-11, 163-pound. Athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (70.89 mph bat speed average). (21.70 mph hand speed average). Started in an open stance with a controlled smooth load, then used a leg kick. Had a short swing plane, explosive bat speed and good extension on his finish. In his round he found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. Fluid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 77 mph; shows a clean exchange, soft hands, and smooth feet. Laterally, his movements were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.25.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Trey Taylor, Richmond, 2023, MI

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 163-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Began in an open stance with a controlled smooth load, then used a leg kick. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 75.83 mph. 70.89 mph bat speed average. 21.70 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Fluid.  Laterally, his movements were athletic. 

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.25 (60-yard).

 Hitting-  At the plate with a wide stance and his hands held back holding the bats over his back shoulder showed a longer swing path generating power from his lower half. Top of the order type of hitter.