23
Hand Speed (max)
7/15/20
CLASS OF 2023
C
2B
Taylor
Burdon
Winter Haven (HS) • FL
5' 9" • 160LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Midland Swarm Prime
5' 9" • 160LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Midland Swarm Prime
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
7/15/20
21.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/15/20
-
Hard Hit %
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
5/30/20
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
12/12/20
303
Distance (max)
7/15/20
48
Sweet Spot %
5/30/20
7.09
60
12/12/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
82
INF Velo
5/30/20
85
OF Velo
12/12/20
75
C Velo
12/12/20
2.10 - 2.30
Pop Time
12/14/19
Fastball
77.1
Velocity (max)
5/30/20
75 - 77
Velo Range
5/30/20
1836
Spin Rate (avg)
5/30/20
Changeup
63 - 68
Velo Range
5/30/20
1131
Spin Rate (avg)
5/30/20
Curveball
62.8 - 67.2
Velo Range
5/30/20
1894
Spin Rate (avg)
5/30/20
Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.09
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.11 - 2.38
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.22
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.10 - 2.44
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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
Sunshine State Classic
Jul 15, 2020
Position
7.14
60-yard
2.11 - 2.19
Pop Time
79
OF Velo
71
C Velo
76
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
171
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.9
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.
Midland Swarm Scout Day
Dec 12, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
235
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Sunshine State Classic
Jul 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Florida Summer Kick-Off
May 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2020
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.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
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.
Midland Swarm Scout Day
Dec 12, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Sunshine State Classic
Jul 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Florida Summer Kick-Off
May 30, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
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).
1836
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.
24.2
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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).
1894
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).
62.4
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).
1131
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).
Florida Summer Kick-Off
May 30, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.1
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 76.9
Velo Range
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,078
Spin Rate (max)
1,836
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.2
Velocity (max)
62.8 - 67.2
Velo Range
64.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,965
Spin Rate (max)
1,894
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.1
Velocity (max)
58.3 - 66.5
Velo Range
60.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,364
Spin Rate (max)
1,131
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Midland Swarm Scout Day: Standouts - Dec 30, 2020
- Best of 2020: Outfield Velo - Dec 18, 2020
- Midland Swarm Scout Day: Statistical Analysis - Dec 14, 2020
- Sunshine State Classic: Player Analysis - Aug 6, 2020
- Florida Summer Kick-Off: Player Analysis - Jun 12, 2020
- Florida Summer Kick-Off: Statistical Analysis - Jun 2, 2020
- Midland Swarm Scout Day: Statistical Analysis - Dec 17, 2019
- Florida State Games 14U/15U Day Two Recap - Jun 2, 2019
- Midland Swarm Scout Day - Standouts - May 21, 2019
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Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Defense: 2.11-2.19 pop times. C- leaves crouch quickly, footwork present, works in line with target at times. OF - athletic OF actions, works quickly towards baseball.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. OF - 79 mph. C- over top slot, short/quick arm action, throws on line at times. OF - high 3/4 arm slot, short to long arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, hands sit high by ear, barrel tilt load, high leg kick, body momentum works towards baseball. Level bat path, natural lift.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Fly ball, pull-side gap approach.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: 2.22-2.38 pop times. C - quick feet, direct footwork to target, strong block.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 82 mph. OF - 80 mph. C - short arm action, over top slot. Solid accuracy for age. OF - long, loose, strong arm for age.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quick leg kick, toe tap stride, working lower half through the ball. Hands sit by ear, work straight to ball on contact. Hands straight to ball, with lift in on contact, finishing tall.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.3 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Up tempo, consistent balance point.
Arm Action: RH. Short, fluid arm action. Over the top slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Around the zone.
CB: 64-67 mph. 10/4 shape, slider action.
CH: 63-68 mph. Circle-change action.
Burdon is an athletic outfielder that showed a nice approach at the plate. With runners in scoring position, Burdon showed maturity, taking a fastball to the opposite field gap. Burdon then showed some wheels stretching it into a double. Impressive display all the way around.