24.2
Hand Speed (max)
1/27/24
CLASS OF 2026
SS
RHP
Taj
Marchand
James Island (HS) • SC
6' 1" • 169.5LBS
R/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Canes American 16U
6' 1" • 169.5LBSR/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Canes American 16U
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
79.1
Bat Speed (max)
1/27/24
22.7
Rot. Acc (max)
1/27/24
75
Hard Hit %
7/24/24
99.6
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/24
93.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
384
Distance (max)
7/24/24
71
Sweet Spot %
1/27/24
7.09
60
7/24/24
3.92
30-yd
1/27/24
1.68
10-yd
1/27/24
19.4
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
91
INF Velo
7/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
88.3
Velocity (max)
7/24/24
85 - 88
Velo Range
7/25/24
2452
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Changeup
77 - 79
Velo Range
6/06/24
2232
Spin Rate (avg)
1/27/24
Curveball
69 - 73
Velo Range
6/29/23
2309
Spin Rate (avg)
1/27/24
Slider
73 - 74
Velo Range
7/25/24
2277
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
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).
4.5
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
384
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.9
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
99.6
Exit Velocity (max)
93.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
254
Distance (avg)
384
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.8
Exit Velocity (max)
93.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
369
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.1
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
79.1
Bat Speed (max)
72.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2443
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
28.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2309
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2232
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2268
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
88.3
Velocity (max)
85.7 - 87.7
Velo Range
86.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,652
Spin Rate (max)
2,452
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.8
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 73.0
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,515
Spin Rate (max)
2,277
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
83.6 - 84.7
Velo Range
84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,517
Spin Rate (max)
2,418
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.7
Velocity (max)
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,309
Spin Rate (max)
2,309
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
72.5
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 72.5
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,334
Spin Rate (max)
2,227
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.9
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 75.4
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,342
Spin Rate (max)
2,232
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
Fastball
Hop+
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
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
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.
7.09
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.69
10-yd
3.93
30-yd
7.09
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
2.30
RSi (max)
33.2
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 27, 2024
Swift
1.68
10-yd
3.92
30-yd
7.19
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
2.00
RSi (max)
33.7
Jump Height (max)
Visual 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.
79.86
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- South Carolina Rankings: 2026 Class High Risers - Sep 5, 2024
- 2024 Future Games: Team South Carolina Quick Hitters - Infielders - Jul 31, 2024
- Future Games Preview: Team SC Pitchers - Jul 19, 2024
- Future Games Preview: Team SC Infielders - Jul 18, 2024
- West Florence vs James Island Blog - May 6, 2024
- James Island vs Wade Hampton Scout Blog - Apr 30, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Superlatives - Position Players - Feb 12, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Blast Leaders - Feb 8, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Swift Athletic Leaders - Feb 7, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Feb 5, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Feb 2, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Statistical Leaders - Feb 1, 2024
- North Myrtle Beach vs James Island Scout Blog - May 8, 2023
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Physical
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.