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Talon Elkins
Talon Elkins
Talon Elkins

CLASS OF 2024

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RHP

Talon
Elkins


West Genesee (HS) • NY
6' 3" • 180LBS
L/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Academy Baseball
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Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/28/23
68
Bat Speed (max)
6/28/23
13.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/28/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/23
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/23
312
Distance (max)
6/28/23
60
Sweet Spot %
2/20/23
Run
7.08
60-yd
6/28/23
3.91
30-yd
6/28/23
1.70
10-yd
6/28/23
19.4
Run speed (max)
6/28/23
Defense
80
INF Velo
2/20/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

88
Velocity (max)
9/22/23
84 - 87
Velo Range
9/22/23
2375
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/23

Changeup

76 - 78
Velo Range
9/29/23
1223
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23

Curveball

70 - 72
Velo Range
9/29/23
2168
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/23

Slider

75 - 78
Velo Range
9/29/23
2259
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23

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6/28/23

Physical: 6-2, 175 pounds; Athletic, lean build. 7.08 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish.  More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 78 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 87 MPH, while sitting 83-86 MPH; arm side run. CB: 69 MPH; showed depth. SL: 71-76 MPH; 2-tier break. OTHER: Sink:81-82 MPH; .

2/20/23

Physical: 6-foot-2, 170 pounds; Long, wiry build. 7.39 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman. Showed some pull side pop.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 80 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 82-83 MPH; arm side run.  SL: 69-73 MPH; tilting break. CH: 67-69 MPH; fading action. 


3/01/20

Physical: Lean, athletic frame. 8.47 runner in the 60; 4.94 home-to-1B.
Offensively: LHH. Tall, upright stance with an even base, hands start just above shoulders, uses a bat waggle along with a medium leg kick for timing Direct, barrel path with a flat swing to and through the zone, strong, two-handed finish. Sprays the ball to all fields. 63 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: Consistent footwork on approach getting around the ball, fields it in the middle of his body and gets rid of the ball quickly. Medium arm swing with a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 66 MPH.
Pitching: Good tempo with a leg lift above the waist and coil, stays over the back side with some shoulder tilt and stride in line to a repeatable release and balanced follow through. Moderate, quick arm swing to a clean 3/4 release. FB: T67, 65-67 MPH. Commands in the zone flashing arm side run. CB: 55-57 MPH. Good feel for it, 11-5 shape showing some depth. SL: 61-61 MPH. Tighter, shorter break.

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