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.
Garrett Taulbee: RHP/1B, (2022) Felicity-Franklin, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action while showing some arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has a tall balance point. Lands square with a clean Jared Teke: RHP/C, (2022) Batavia, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 85 mph. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 76 mph. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.97-2.12. Recorded a 60 time of 7.33 at the event. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 84-86 mph and topped out at 86 mph. Curveball (72-75 mph), changeup (73-74 mph), slider (74-76 mph).
2/21/21
Garrett Taulbee: RHP/1B, (2022) Felicity-Franklin, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound physical frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 85 mph. Begins in a wide balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed was above average, and showed an upward swing plane. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 83 mph; shows a clean exchange, athletic feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed a strong balance point. Threw his fastball 83-86 mph; showed arm side command and running action. Threw a 11/5 curveball (72-73) with plus action. His changeup (74-75) has fading action and arm side command.
10/03/20
Scouting Notes: Good looking arm in the 2022 class. Physical presence out there at 6-foot-2, 220-pounds. Loose arm that flows through a high-3/4 slot. Tosses a heavy fastball that was up to 83mph.. Expect more velocity to come. Also showed feel for a breaking ball that had big shape to it. Nice wrinkle offering. Fastball: 80-83mph.. Fastball Spin Rate: 1612-1759rpm.. Breaking Ball: 67-70mph.. Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1762-1907rpm.
2/23/20
2/22/20 Position Player Hit: Closed off stance with hands close to body keeping a smooth easy level bat path through the zone. Power: 86mph exit velo with a max distance of 304 feet. Offensive Projection: Run producer potential. Field: Average footwork that can be heavy at times. Throw: 78mph infield velo. Defensive Projection: Corner INF. Delivery Notes: A low leg lift paired with a longer ¾ arm action. Tends to fall off to the 1st base side during follow through. Fastball: 75-78mph with a 1700-1900rpm spin rate on Rapsodo. Curveball: 66-68mph with 10-4 movement. Changeup: 70-72mph, regular fading action.
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Garrett Taulbee: RHP/1B, (2022) Felicity-Franklin, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action while showing some arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has a tall balance point. Lands square with a clean Jared Teke: RHP/C, (2022) Batavia, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 85 mph. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 76 mph. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.97-2.12. Recorded a 60 time of 7.33 at the event. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 84-86 mph and topped out at 86 mph. Curveball (72-75 mph), changeup (73-74 mph), slider (74-76 mph).
Garrett Taulbee: RHP/1B, (2022) Felicity-Franklin, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound physical frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 85 mph. Begins in a wide balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed was above average, and showed an upward swing plane. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 83 mph; shows a clean exchange, athletic feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed a strong balance point. Threw his fastball 83-86 mph; showed arm side command and running action. Threw a 11/5 curveball (72-73) with plus action. His changeup (74-75) has fading action and arm side command.
Scouting Notes: Good looking arm in the 2022 class. Physical presence out there at 6-foot-2, 220-pounds. Loose arm that flows through a high-3/4 slot. Tosses a heavy fastball that was up to 83mph.. Expect more velocity to come. Also showed feel for a breaking ball that had big shape to it. Nice wrinkle offering.
Fastball: 80-83mph..
Fastball Spin Rate: 1612-1759rpm..
Breaking Ball: 67-70mph..
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1762-1907rpm.
2/22/20 Position Player
Hit: Closed off stance with hands close to body keeping a smooth easy level bat path through the zone.
Power: 86mph exit velo with a max distance of 304 feet.
Offensive Projection: Run producer potential.
Field: Average footwork that can be heavy at times.
Throw: 78mph infield velo.
Defensive Projection: Corner INF.
Delivery Notes: A low leg lift paired with a longer ¾ arm action. Tends to fall off to the 1st base side during follow through.
Fastball: 75-78mph with a 1700-1900rpm spin rate on Rapsodo.
Curveball: 66-68mph with 10-4 movement.
Changeup: 70-72mph, regular fading action.