@sammytaylor_26 22.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/30/21
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Sam
Taylor
Owen J. Roberts (HS) • PA
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Atlanta Braves Scout
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Atlanta Braves Scout
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
66.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/22/21
22.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/22/21
-
Hard Hit %
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/22/21
77
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/30/21
281
Distance (max)
1/30/21
80
Sweet Spot %
6/22/21
7.44
60-yd
6/22/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
77
INF Velo
6/22/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
6/22/21
73.4 - 78.7
Velo Range
6/22/21
2328
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/21
Changeup
67 - 69
Velo Range
6/24/21
1816
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
Curveball
60 - 62.5
Velo Range
6/22/21
2188
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/21
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Physical: 5-foot-9, 150 pounds; Lean, athletic build. 7.44 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with a moderate 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 83 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; walks into ready position while plays low to the ground. Hands work through the ball while standing up during transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 77 MPH.
Pitching: Taylor uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B, while working through a high/over the top slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 74-77 MPH; straight action. CB: 60-61 MPH; early action. CH: 67-68 MPH; fading action.