Jordan
Taylor

Jordan Taylor: RHP/1B, (2024) Vandalia Butler, OH. 6-foot, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2187; Avg 2071). Threw a 11/5 curveball with some action. (Max spin 2087; Avg 1986). His 10/4 slider has late action. (Max spin 2265; Avg 2220). 

Jordan Taylor: RHP/1B, (2024) Vandalia Butler, OH. 6-foot, 205-pound physical athletic frame. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short very quick arm action with athletic slot. Advanced on the mound, showing lightning quick arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose clean arm action. Drop-and-drive up-tempo type pitcher who uses decent effort. He has even in line shoulders and a strong consistent balance point. Lands square with recoil balanced finish.  (Max spin 2204; Avg 2144). 

 RHP/1B, (2024) Vandalia Butler, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound. Solid on the mound, used a quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with even shoulders during delivery. Lands open with recoil finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-84 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1971; Avg 1810). His 11/5 curveball (71-73) shows slurvey action. (Max spin 2112; Avg 2053). His changeup (71-72) shows slight fading action. Had late tight action on his 10/4 slider (73-74). (Max spin 2077; Avg 1992). 

Jordan Taylor: RHP/1B, (2024) Vandalia Butler, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound. (70.1 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 81 mph; has a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has an athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 84-86 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1982; Avg 1948). Threw a 11/5 curveball (72-74) with slight action. (Max spin 2002; Avg 1866). He shows slight action on his changeup (71-75). Shows a 10/4 slider (74-76) with late action. (Max spin 2201; Avg 2080). 

Hit: Left-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Uses a smooth, simple load that leads to an uphill launch. Tools are there/ball jumped when sequered. Will see more consistent flight as he cleans up bat path. A lot of tools to work with.
Power: Flashed gap abilities with more to come.
Offensive Projection: Table setter.
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Scouting Notes: Another talented arm in a long line of prospects that have come out of Vandalia Butler. Moves well on the mound with obvious arm speed. Ball jumps out of hand with a fastball up to 83mph, a hammer slider, and playable breaker/changeup. High follow.
Fastball: Heavy pitch that has quality side to side and up.down action. Throws the pitch with confidence.
Breaking Ball: Slider was an advanced offering for class. Hard bite with a true slider shape. Hammer of an offering. Also tosses a solid breaking ball with an 11/5 shape and good depth.
Changeup: Changeup had good sell with run.dive.
Pitchability:  Filled it up.