23.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/24
CLASS OF 2026
1B
RHP
Kanaan
Taylor
University Liggett (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 180LBS
L/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Team Elite Premier Midwest - 15U
5' 10" • 180LBS
L/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Team Elite Premier Midwest - 15U
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/04/23
32.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/04/23
-
Hard Hit %
88
Exit Velocity (max)
2/24/24
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/24
309
Distance (max)
2/24/24
67
Sweet Spot %
3/04/23
7.86
60
2/24/24
-
30-yd
1.78
10-yd
2/24/24
16.8
Run speed (max)
2/24/24
79
INF Velo
2/24/24
71
OF Velo
6/15/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
2/24/24
71 - 745
Velo Range
2/26/22
2169
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24
Changeup
66 - 69.7
Velo Range
3/04/23
1653
Spin Rate (avg)
3/04/23
Curveball
62.1 - 63.5
Velo Range
2/24/24
2245
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24
Slider
68.1 - 69.4
Velo Range
2/24/24
2368
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.30
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
9.7
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
309
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
155
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.3
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).
82.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
234
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
142
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.1
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).
80.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
134
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.8
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.
2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.3
Exit Velocity (max)
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 MI Rising Stars ID 6.15.22
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.8
Exit Velocity (max)
72.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Michigan Rising Stars ID
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
79.1
Exit Velocity (max)
72.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
87
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
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.
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.8
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.
2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II
Mar 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Michigan Rising Stars ID
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
58.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
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).
2169
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.
27.1
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).
62.8
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).
2245
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.8
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).
2368
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
Splitter
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).
1117
Splitter
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).
78.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
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).
2013
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.
26.4
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).
60.1
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).
2021
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).
67.9
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).
1653
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).
75.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.8
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).
1899
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.
26.1
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).
58.0
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).
2067
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).
61.0
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).
1365
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).
2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 81.1
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,341
Spin Rate (max)
2,169
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
63.6
Velocity (max)
62.1 - 63.5
Velo Range
60.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,288
Spin Rate (max)
2,245
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.6
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 69.4
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,490
Spin Rate (max)
2,368
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
69.8
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 69.5
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
841
Spin Rate (max)
1,117
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.1
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 77.4
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,196
Spin Rate (max)
2,013
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.0
Velocity (max)
57.3 - 63.0
Velo Range
55.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,061
Spin Rate (max)
2,021
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.7
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 69.7
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,833
Spin Rate (max)
1,653
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 MI Rising Stars ID 6.15.22
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.7
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 75.4
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,140
Spin Rate (max)
1,918
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
59.5
Velocity (max)
56.3 - 58.8
Velo Range
55.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,212
Spin Rate (max)
2,014
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
59.2
Velocity (max)
58.1 - 59.2
Velo Range
56.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,696
Spin Rate (max)
1,609
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Michigan Rising Stars ID
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
74.6
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 74.0
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,012
Spin Rate (max)
1,886
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.3
Velocity (max)
58.1 - 60.3
Velo Range
57.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,233
Spin Rate (max)
2,206
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.3
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 63.3
Velo Range
60.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,173
Spin Rate (max)
1,122
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2024
2022
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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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
2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2022
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)
240.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.86
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 26, 2024
- 2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 26, 2024
- Results From 2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID - Feb 26, 2024
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II - Quick Hits - Mar 8, 2023
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 7, 2023
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 7, 2023
- Results From 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II - Mar 6, 2023
- Results From 2022 Michigan Rising Stars ID - Jun 16, 2022
- 2022 Rising Stars ID - Quick Hits - Mar 1, 2022
- Results From 2022 Michigan Rising Stars ID - Feb 28, 2022
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Kanaan Taylor: 1B/RHP, (2026) University Liggett, MI. 5-foot-9, 165-pound. (66.1 mph bat speed average). (21.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall active stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Found some barrels with some loud contacts. Raw in the infield, displayed a velocity of 73 mph; had average footwork, developing consistent hands, and a packing lengthy exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Solid on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a moderate arm action with an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Has even in line shoulder and tall balance point. Lands closed with recoil upright finish. (Max spin 2196; Avg 2013).