@charlie_taaffe 
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
7/23/25
CLASS OF 2027
SS
RHP
Charlie
Taaffe
Vestavia Hills (HS) • AL
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: 2027 Sox Franchise 17u
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: 2027 Sox Franchise 17u
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
79.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/23/25
16
Rot. Acc (max)
7/23/25
29
Hard Hit %
6/18/24
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/18/24
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/11/25
349
Distance (max)
7/23/25
90
Sweet Spot %
8/27/23
6.68
60-yd
7/23/25
3.75
30-yd
7/23/25
1.64
10-yd
7/23/25
21.2
Run speed (max)
7/23/25
85
INF Velo
7/23/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
85
Velocity (max)
6/06/24
80 - 84
Velo Range
6/06/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
71 - 72
Velo Range
6/11/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
69 - 72
Velo Range
6/06/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
70 - 71
Velo Range
6/11/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Game Performance
Notes
News
- Alabama's Best Tools: The Hit Tool - Aug 17, 2026
- 2025 Future Games: Alabama Quick Hits, Corner Infielders - Jul 30, 2025
- PB Alabama Scout Blog: Week 5 Games - Mar 21, 2025
- PB Alabama Kickoff Classic: Scout Blog - Feb 18, 2025
- Yellowhammer State Games: Quick Hits, Infielders - Jun 22, 2024
- Alabama HS Team Preview: Vestavia Hills Rebels - Feb 13, 2024
- Alabama Class of 2027 Rankings: Official Release - Dec 18, 2023
- Alabama Fall Games: Quick Hits - Aug 28, 2023
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Proportional frame, stronger look to the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance with the feet, hands set back in the stance. Slightly uphill bat path with the ability to drive the ball to both fields. 63.9 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Strong arm, accurate.
Defense: Easy actions, clean. Moves well to both sides.
ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.86 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.40 max vertical.
Charlie Taaffe, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Lean frame, well developed lower half. Can add more to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller and narrow stance, lower hand set. Mid-high leg lift, uphill path through contact. Smooth stroke. Uses the middle of the field well. 60.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.0 mph. 307' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Longer and quick arm. Developing arm strength.
Defense: Solid actions with the glove, moves well.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.