Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

C
RHP

Jack
Taxdahl

Minnesota
Cretin Derham Hall (HS) • MN
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Northstar

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
3/13/21
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
3/20/22
18.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/13/21
25
Hard Hit %
7/28/21
Power
94
Exit Velocity (max)
3/20/22
86.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/13/21
340
Distance (max)
7/28/21
83
Sweet Spot %
3/13/21
Run
7.15
60
6/30/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
71
INF Velo
9/07/19
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
3/20/22
1.91 - 2.12
Pop Time
3/08/20
Pitching

Fastball

83
Velocity (max)
6/30/21
81 - 83
Velo Range
6/30/21
1961
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21

Changeup

75 - 77
Velo Range
6/24/21
1840
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21

Curveball

66 - 70
Velo Range
3/13/21
2146
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21

Slider

-
Velo Range
2010
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/21

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Pop Time
1.94 - 2.03
Catcher Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
12.7
60 Yard Dash
7.15
Pop Time
1.96 - 2.06
Catcher Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
12.7
60 Yard Dash
7.37
Pop Time
1.91 - 2.12
Catcher Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
60 Yard Dash
7.53
Pop Time
2.08 - 2.21
Catcher Velocity
70.0
Infield Velocity
71.0
Power / Speed Score
10.2
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Position
7.43
60-yard
1.94 - 2.03
Pop Time
78
C Velo
Power Speed Score
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Position
7.29
60-yard
1.96 - 2.03
Pop Time
77
C Velo
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Position
7.29
60-yard
77
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 30, 2021
Position
7.15
60-yard
1.98 - 2.05
Pop Time
77
C Velo
92
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Position
7.54
60-yard
1.96 - 2.06
Pop Time
77
C Velo
90
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Fall Underclass (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Oct 18, 2020
Position
7.37
60-yard
1.96 - 2.03
Pop Time
77
C Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Position
7.50
60-yard
2.03 - 2.09
Pop Time
72
C Velo
86
Exit Velo
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 8, 2020
Position
7.75
60-yard
1.91 - 2.12
Pop Time
73
C Velo
78
Exit Velo
MN Club League Showcase
Sep 7, 2019
Position
7.53
60-yard
2.08 - 2.21
Pop Time
71
INF Velo
70
C Velo
77
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
94.0
Exit Velocity Avg
83.6
Distance Max
313
Distance Avg
276
Launch Angle Avg
29.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
90.5
Exit Velocity Avg
78.9
Distance Max
305
Distance Avg
169
Launch Angle Avg
12.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.7
Exit Velocity Avg
85.3
Distance Max
295
Distance Avg
182
Launch Angle Avg
13.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.0
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
276
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
73.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
86.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Fall Underclass (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
22.0
Bat Speed Max
73.1
Bat Speed Avg
72.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
22.6
Bat Speed Max
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
68.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
21.8
Bat Speed Max
69.8
Bat Speed Avg
65.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Fall Underclass (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1872
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2087
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1840
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2010
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1854
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2039
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1661
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 82.5
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,940
Spin Rate (max)
1,793
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 69.2
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,070
Spin Rate (max)
1,988
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
69.3
Velocity (max)
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,010
Spin Rate (max)
2,010
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.3
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 82.1
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,075
Spin Rate (max)
1,961
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.9
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 69.5
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,146
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.1
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 76.0
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,889
Spin Rate (max)
1,840
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Fall Underclass (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
80.2 - 81.8
Velo Range
79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,928
Spin Rate (max)
1,854
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 69.0
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,092
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.1
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 75.1
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,723
Spin Rate (max)
1,661
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 79.1
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,810
Spin Rate (max)
1,698
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.3
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 68.0
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,935
Spin Rate (max)
1,922
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.4
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 72.4
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,777
Spin Rate (max)
1,637
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.3
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.5
16U National Championship
Jun 24, 2021
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 83
FB
65 - 68
CB
75 - 77
CH
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
66 - 70
CB
76 - 77
CH
PBR MN Fall Underclass (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Oct 18, 2020
Pitching
82
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
66 - 69
CB
73 - 75
CH
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 8, 2020
Pitching
79
Max FB
76 - 77
FB
61 - 65
CB
71 - 72
CH
MN Club League Showcase
Sep 7, 2019
Pitching
76
Max FB
74 - 76
FB
59 - 60
CB
69 - 72
CH

Game Performance

Visual Edge

2021
Edge Score
57.17
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Visual Skills
57.17
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

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Comments

3/20/22

Positional Profile: C - Ranked 11th in MN 2023 class / Minnesota commit
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance. Small stride and load. Average hands and shows bat speed. Mid/pull approach with line drive and fly ball contact. Showed pull pop in round.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph.
Defense: C - One knee stance. Above average receiver. Glove is low to high and works underneath the ball. Clean to block and athletic. Clean exchange and inline footwork. 1.94-2.03 pop times.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.

6/30/21

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Defense: 1.98-2.05 pop times. Staggered one-knee setup, low COM. Smooth low to high glove movements w/ ability to hold velo. Simple chest level transfer on throws. 50/50 on target
Arm: R. C - 77 mph.
Hit: RHH, Balanced, athletic start. Short, controlled stride w/ closed foot landing. Slight hip slide w/ tendency to overstride. Slightly above shoulder hand slot to clean path and barrel delivery. Efficient. Majority pull-side contact.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Slight side rocker. Medium balance point, explosive direction downhill. Simple, smooth throughout.
Arm Action: R. Chest level separation, long backside drop. Loose spiral. Generates + arm speed from OTT slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Occasional slight AS action
CB: 66-69 mph. Tight 11/5 shape w/ depth.

3/13/21

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds.
Defense: One knee. Works low to high. Moves well and works hard. Consistent to block and keep the ball in front. Quick exchange and footwork on throws. 1.96-2.06 pop times.
Arm: Right. C - 77 mph.
Hit: Right. Open and relaxed. Slightly uphill swing plane.  Consistent barrel. Mid/pull approach with line drive and fly ball contact.  
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Simple and easy delivery. Good balance and lands clean
Arm Action: Right. Long with whip, ¾ slot
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Straight, heavy
CB: 66-70 mph. Late 11/5 break
CH: 76-77 mph. Straight, arm side at times

10/18/20

Positional Profile: C/RHP  Follow bat in class
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Average frame
Defense: Athletic stance. Glove works low to high. Hold the zone with glove.  Moves well to block. Clean exchange and quick feet. 1.96-2.03 pop times.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Carry and accuracy to bag
Hit: RHH. Starts upright and open.  Load carries into swing.  Slightly uphill swing plane.  Looks to elevate.  Middle approach with line drive and fly ball contact.  Some pop in barrel
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Simple and easy delivery with good balance
Arm Action: RH. Clean and quick arm action
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Running action
CB: 66-69 mph. Late sharp 11/5 break
CH: 73-75 mph. Straight thrown with good hand speed

6/17/20

Position: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic frame
Hit: Started in a tall athletic stance with a small low load, then used a controlled stride. Some bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity. Line drive approach.
Defense: Catcher- Soft hands, quick athletic footwork, clean exchange. Athletic setup with some flexibility. Laterally, his movements were quick.
Arm: 72 mph Catcher Velocity. 2.03-2.09 pop times. Compact arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.50

Pitching: Slow-tempo delivery. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, compact arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T79. 78-79 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 64-68 mph. 11/5 movement, action.
CH: 71-72 mph. Straight movement. 

3/08/20

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright and open Strides to square.Aggressive swing. Mid/pull contact with ground ball and line drive contact.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Hard pull contact
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Quick short arm action
Defense: 1.91-2.12 pop times. Average exchange and feet from athletic stance. Comfortable behind plate. Good glove and moves well to block.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Balanced, fluid delivery. Explosive down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm from high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-77 mph. Straight w/ downward action.
CB: 61-65 mph. Big 11/5 shape. Avg spin and depth.
CH: 71-72 mph. Straight w/ slight sink action.

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