@sammytaylor_26 22.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/30/21
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Sam
Taylor
Owen J. Roberts (HS) • PA
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Atlanta Braves Scout
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Atlanta Braves Scout
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Best Of Stats
66.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/22/21
22.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/22/21
-
Hard Hit %
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/22/21
77
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/30/21
281
Distance (max)
1/30/21
80
Sweet Spot %
6/22/21
7.44
60-yd
6/22/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
77
INF Velo
6/22/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
6/22/21
73.4 - 78.7
Velo Range
6/22/21
2328
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/21
Changeup
67 - 69
Velo Range
6/24/21
1816
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
Curveball
60 - 62.5
Velo Range
6/22/21
2188
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/21
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.2
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
175
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.2317
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.
2021 JR PA State Games
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 West Chester Dragons Scout Day
Jan 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.7
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.
2021 JR PA State Games
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
66.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 West Chester Dragons Scout Day
Jan 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
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).
2145
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.
28.4
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).
61.6
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).
2097
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).
66.0
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).
1577
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).
2021 JR PA State Games
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 78.7
Velo Range
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,239
Spin Rate (max)
2,108
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.5
Velocity (max)
60.0 - 62.5
Velo Range
58.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,089
Spin Rate (max)
1,983
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.1
Velocity (max)
1,816
Spin Rate (max)
1,816
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 West Chester Dragons Scout Day
Jan 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
73.9
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 73.9
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,391
Spin Rate (max)
2,328
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.4
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 62.4
Velo Range
57.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,277
Spin Rate (max)
2,188
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.2
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 66.1
Velo Range
62.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,627
Spin Rate (max)
1,517
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
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Physical: 5-foot-9, 150 pounds; Lean, athletic build. 7.44 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 83 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; walks into ready position while plays low to the ground. Hands work through the ball while standing up during transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 77 MPH.
Pitching: Taylor uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B, while working through a high/over the top slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 74-77 MPH; straight action. CB: 60-61 MPH; early action. CH: 67-68 MPH; fading action.