@Taylor17Gt 25.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/22/25
CLASS OF 2026
OF
2B
GT
Taylor
Christian Brothers College (HS) • MO
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Kansas City royals scout team
6' 2" • 195LBSR/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Kansas City royals scout team
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
16.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/22/25
89
Hard Hit %
2/03/24
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/25
96
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/03/24
357
Distance (max)
2/22/25
78
Sweet Spot %
2/03/24
7.03
60-yd
2/03/24
3.92
30-yd
7/24/24
1.69
10-yd
7/24/24
19.3
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
85
INF Velo
2/03/24
88
OF Velo
2/03/24
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C Velo
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.03
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
14.2
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.35
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
357
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.7291
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).
100.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
348
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
236
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5118
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.
Missouri Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
92.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
357
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
260
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Fly Ball %
Missouri State Games
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
89.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
100.1
Exit Velocity (max)
96.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.8
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.
Missouri Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 22, 2025
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.8
Bat Speed (max)
72.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Missouri State Games
Jun 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
76.1
Bat Speed (max)
73.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.92
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.03
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2025
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
69.56
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2026 MSHSAA Scout Blog: Districts Week - May 28, 2026
- Q&A with Kansas Commit GT Taylor - Jan 6, 2026
- Missouri Class of 2026 Rankings Update: Fall Edition - Dec 9, 2025
- Missouri Class of 2026 Rankings Update: Summer Edition - Aug 27, 2025
- 2025 MSHSAA Scout Blog: Week 2 - Apr 9, 2025
- Missouri Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Mar 28, 2025
- Missouri Class of 2026 Rankings Update: Winter Edition - Mar 19, 2025
- Missouri Class of 2026 Rankings Update: Fall Edition - Dec 4, 2024
- Missouri 2026 Rankings: Update - Sep 4, 2024
- Team Missouri Future Games Preview - Jul 21, 2024
- Missouri State Games Takeaways: 2026 Grads - Jun 15, 2024
- 2024 Columbia Tournament Preview - Apr 10, 2024
- Missouri Class of 2026 Rankings: Update - Apr 9, 2024
- Preseason All-State Quick Hits: Infielders - Feb 9, 2024
- Preseason All-State Quick Hits: Outfielders - Feb 8, 2024
- Missouri Class of 2026 Rankings: Initial Release - Nov 15, 2022
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Physical
2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Saturday’s event provided another impressive glimpse at INF GT Taylor (Christian Brothers College; Kansas commit), one of the top prospects in Missouri’s 2026 class. Taylor stood out as one of the day’s top performers, ranking at or near the top in several key measurables. The Kansas commit showcased a powerful right-handed swing, consistently barreling baseballs with authority and producing triple-digit exit velocities, peaking at 101.3 mph. His compact stroke effortlessly generated power and elite hand speed (T25.1 mph), sending his furthest ball an impressive 357 feet.
GT Taylor, Christian Brothers College (MO), 2026 Kansas
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Long athletic frame with some physicality.
Hit: RHH. Tall even setup with a wide base, weight centered, and active hands. Uses a moderate leg lift trigger. Short flat path through the zone with a slightly uphill finish. Mostly barrels, present power. 72.7 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 92.9 mph. 357' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph.
Defense: Polished actions defensively.
ATH: 29.10 max vertical.
GT Taylor, Christian Brothers College (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic frame. Lots of room to still fill in.
Hit: RHH. Quiet setup with minimal movement pre-pitch. Keeps hands high and above the head. Small stride with good weight movement going forward. Loud, consistent contact. Polished, slightly uphill swing that just whips through the zone into a two handed finish. Swings hard but good balance throughout the swing. 73.1 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.0 mph. 325' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Powerful, fast arm. Overhand throw wih good
Defense: Good feel for glove. No wasted movement for his footwork. Clean fielder.
ATH: 32.50 max vertical.