Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

C
3B

Luke (LT)
Taylor

Long Beach State
Olympus (HS) • UT
6' 0" • 201.9LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: ‘24 Trosky National/MGF Marshalls

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
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Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.19
Pop Time
1.82 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
14.4
Pop Time
1.87 - 2.06
Catcher Velocity
80.0
Infield Velocity
83.0
60 Yard Dash
7.27
Pop Time
1.90 - 2.12
Catcher Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
13.3
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Pop Time
2.03 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
74.0
Infield Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
13.2
60 Yard Dash
7.86
Pop Time
2.15 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
70.0
Power / Speed Score
11.3
2024 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Position
1.82 - 1.95
Pop Time
80
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Position
7.19
60-yard
1.96 - 2.10
Pop Time
81
C Velo
101
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 PBR ProCase - West
Jun 4, 2023
Position
1.87 - 1.90
Pop Time
83
INF Velo
80
C Velo
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Position
1.92 - 2.06
Pop Time
76
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Utah All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 30, 2022
Position
1.90 - 1.97
Pop Time
76
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 12, 2022
Position
7.27
60-yard
1.94 - 2.08
Pop Time
76
C Velo
2022 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Position
7.50
60-yard
2.08 - 2.12
Pop Time
71
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Utah All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Nov 21, 2021
Position
7.43
60-yard
2.03 - 2.08
Pop Time
74
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Utah Fall Prospect I.D.
Nov 20, 2021
Position
7.47
60-yard
2.15 - 2.19
Pop Time
74
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Position
7.56
60-yard
2.12 - 2.25
Pop Time
77
INF Velo
73
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Utah Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2021
Position
7.48
60-yard
2.05 - 2.15
Pop Time
76
INF Velo
70
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Utah Fall Prospect I.D.
Nov 28, 2020
Position
7.86
60-yard
2.15 - 2.20
Pop Time
70
C Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
103.6
Exit Velocity Avg
95.1
Distance Max
400
Distance Avg
249
Launch Angle Avg
19.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
103.6
Exit Velocity Avg
90.2
Distance Max
386
Distance Avg
306
Launch Angle Avg
36.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
96.7
Exit Velocity Avg
89.6
Distance Max
350
Distance Avg
246
Launch Angle Avg
24.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
98.0
Exit Velocity Avg
85.6
Distance Max
370
Distance Avg
243
Launch Angle Avg
25.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
71.6
Distance Max
302
Distance Avg
223
Launch Angle Avg
27.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
103.6
Exit Velocity (max)
97.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
216
Distance (avg)
370
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
100.6
Exit Velocity (max)
94.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
269
Distance (avg)
400
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 PBR ProCase - West
Jun 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.5
Exit Velocity (max)
88.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
293
Distance (avg)
382
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
103.6
Exit Velocity (max)
93.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
325
Distance (avg)
386
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
2022 Utah All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
235
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
2022 Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
98.3
Exit Velocity (max)
91.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
277
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
90.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
247
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Utah All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Nov 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
98.0
Exit Velocity (max)
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
258
Distance (avg)
370
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Utah Fall Prospect I.D.
Nov 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
305
Distance (avg)
363
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
305
Distance (avg)
363
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Utah Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
267
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Utah Fall Prospect I.D.
Nov 28, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
71.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
22.2
Bat Speed Max
80.9
Bat Speed Avg
76.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
21.9
Bat Speed Max
74.7
Bat Speed Avg
70.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
20.8
Bat Speed Max
79.8
Bat Speed Avg
73.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.6
Bat Speed Max
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
67.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
18.8
Bat Speed Max
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
65.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
80.9
Bat Speed (max)
78.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 PBR ProCase - West
Jun 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Utah All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
79.8
Bat Speed (max)
76.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Utah All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Nov 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Utah Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Utah Fall Prospect I.D.
Nov 28, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.83
30 Yard Dash
4.07
60 Yard Dash
7.30
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.72
30 Yard Dash
4.00
60 Yard Dash
7.27
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
2024 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
7.30
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
29.9
Jump Height (max)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Swift
2.21
RSi (max)
27.8
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
7.20
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
2022 Utah All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 30, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.39
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
1,808
Jump Power (max)
28.5
Jump Height (max)
26.8
Jump Height (avg)
2022 Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 12, 2022
Swift
1.72
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.27
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
2022 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.22
30-yd
7.60
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
7.9
Run Speed (avg)
3.16
RSi (max)
3.00
RSi (avg)
1,790
Jump Power (max)
28.2
Jump Height (max)
27.3
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
2022
2021
Edge Score
73.05
Edge Score
71.37
Edge Score
79.83
Edge Score
73.22

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2/24/24
The PBR Super 60 attendee, showed why he is one of the best prospects in the country. With a top 5 EV of 103.6 at the Preseason All-State and numerous shots hit high and deep over the 40 foot high net in left and onto the building at Pine View HS, Taylor had the players and parents in attendance in quiet mode as he showed off his plus raw power! With pop times in the 1.82-1.95 range, the 6-0 200 Region 6 MVP showed why he is the leading candidate headed into the 2024 season to contend for Prep Baseball Utah Player of the Year!
6/04/23

A former PBR Future Gamer and 2-time Area Code team alum, Taylor went into the ProCase with lots of fanfare from a monster 2023 HS season in which he hit .532 10 44 with 9 2B’s and 3 3B’s. One of the top 5 statistical seasons in the state, as he led Olympus to a stellar 22-3 season and a 5A Region 6 title. Taylor was the first catcher to showcase behind the plate and he didn’t disappoint! With EZ clean actions and an advanced setup, Taylor showed a professionally sound round of throws to 2B with crisp throws on the bag every time! He was 1.87-1.90 and showed little effort in doing so. At the plate, Taylor showed his clean fluid slightly uphill hitting stroke in sending balls all over the field with backspin carry at 98.5 exit velos with wood after showing a max of 103.6 at the Preseason All-State with metal. Max distances of 386 with metal, Taylor also drove his best shot 382 with wood and with the thick air of Southern California, 382 would have been closer to 400+ in the thin air of Utah! Luke is squarely on the radar of MLB scouts now for the 2024 draft!

5/12/23

 

Luke has thrived since his transfer to Olympus HS, as he is surrounded by friends, supporters on and off the field, as well as hitting in a potent lineup that scores runs and provides protection, in getting pitches to hit, out of the two hole, in the lineup. Currently sitting at over .550 with the batting average, Taylor has also contributed 7 HR’s and is among the top 3-4 in the state with 38 RBI. Taylor has blasted 4 HR’s in the past 5 games, with one HR, a two run shot with one out in the bottom of the 7th vs Brighton in a 4-4 tie, in hitting a 2-run walk off shot, to give Olymuus the Region 6 title. Taylor has worked his tail off this past year, to quiet any doubters as to his transfer and his #2 individual player ranking. It goes without saying, that when talented players are around other talented players of like mindsets, players will thrive in those conditions and Taylor has done just that. Also an accomplished recover behind the plate, Taylor has improved his pitch framing and blocking, while also controlling the running game to establish himself as the states top all around catcher and one of the states top all around players as well. USC is his college destination, but SC can wait, as Taylor has state title hopes on his mind, as well as finishing strong over the next year of his HS career. 

 
10/30/22

2021 PBR Future Games

Taylor has been one of our mainstays at our invite only events and was a breakout prospect at the Future Games in 2021. A toolsy player over skill right now, but soaks up instruction and lives and breathes the game. Once Taylor stepped in the box for the BP portion of the workout, it got quiet, as he launched a few high and deep to straightaway left and LCF, that brought rain on a couple. A fast bat that can produce bat speeds from 73-79 mph, with a slight uphill path and HR type stroke. Spreads out in an even prop square stance with his hands held deep and over his back foot to get his bat into a ready position, to just turn the barrel as he loads into his backside. Gets to quality separation and explodes his hands into the baseball with very projectable strength and future big raw power. The defense continues to improve. Still young and just turned 17, Taylor, still with two years left in HS, the best is yet to come. 

7/12/22

Positional Profile: C/1B

Hits: RHH.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 91.2 MPH. 371' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74, 68, 62, 72, 76 mph.
Defense:
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

7/12/22

Positional Profile: C/1B

Hits: RHH.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 91.2 MPH. 371' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74, 68, 62, 72, 76 mph.
Defense:
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

6/23/22

Recently re-opened his recruiting after committing to Utah in August of 2021. Saw Luke quite a bit this past week in SoCal with his ‘24 Trosky National team and he was really good with the bat and had 5 hits in 4 games w/2 2B’s and a long HR to LF. Taylor looks to be catching his stride and is gaining further attention, now that he’s back on the recruiting trail. The bat has big upside w/loft, bat speed and natural leverage for better than avg to potential + pwr moving forward. The tools behind the plate are developing nicely for a 16 yr old. Shows the soft hands to catch and works his thumb underneath the ball to steal pitches for K’s. The arm has improved from some inconsistencies in bouncing one hoppers in the past, to now showing online accurate throws through the bag w/some 1.90-2.00 pop times.

3/06/22

 

One of the top 2 hitters in the ‘24 class, Taylor was the most viewed player profile for 2021 and a PBR Future Games alum. The U Utah commit has big time projection with the bat and behind the plate, as well as physical strength, Ht/Wt gains at maturity. Taylor has an abv avg base to hit from, as he starts with his bat in the 45 degree load position and rocks back for timing with a small knee kick to tone his foot strike. Taylor then unloads and fires his hands tight and slightly uphill through the baseball and finishes strong into a full whippy two hand finish. The swing is geared for extra bases and HR power down the road. Behind the plate, he is flexible and sticks pitches and gets off 2.1 pop times with accurate throws. The arm strength continues to improve as he reminds me of a smaller version of Mike Piazza. Look for big things from this potential power hitting catcher. 

 
11/21/21

Taylor is one of the top 2 hitters in the Utah class of ‘24. A Future Games alum, Luke went off in BP with 3-4 deep drives to the pull side for HR’s and has shown an advanced feel for his age, regarding his setup at the plate. He starts with his hands cocked and in the firing position and rocks back and lifts his front and sets it down softly and fires the bat with an elevated plane to drive and lift the ball. With an EV of 98, it won’t be long before Luke is breaking the 100 mph barrier, with 3 years of HS competition in front of him!

7/31/21

A Future Games participant and one of the top 2 hitters in the ‘24 class. Luke had a tremendous workout with the bat as he rocketed 3 ball high and deep over the LF wall with an easy slightly uphill stroke with loose wrists and a fluid bat path. With a two hand fully whippy finish, then ball jumped off his bat. Also had a ringing 2B to RCF in game 2 that was deep and split the gap. Taylor also caught game 2 and played 1B in game 3. Behind the plate, he worked well with pitchers and blocked 9-10 balls in the dirt with agility and smothered balls. His index finger was beat up by some of the velocity and as his makeup is top shelf, he wanted to stay in the game, before being lifted. At 1B, he handled some hot shots off the turf and made them look easy and took the bag himself on a couple of occasions. Looked at home at both spots. Versatile defensively and showed really well. Is being recruited by a handful of schools and I expect it to grow as the years go by. 

3/06/21

“LT” has become one of my favorite players in the state. The kid has a demeanor that creates a leadership type attitude, and is a good teammate, along with being very talented. The arm has a ways to go, and he does run like a catcher, but the receiving and mechanics for a 15 year old are advanced and the metrics are out on this part of the game, as the eye test is used. He sticks pitches and works underneath the ball and steals K’s. He blocks and recovers well for his age. But the bat is advanced for a freshman with 88 mph EV’s and his longest drive of the day was at 347 ft. He shows a demeanor and aura about him in the box and behind the plate and exudes confidence and has an engaging personality. All qualities that will make him a next level college player. 

12/01/20

Taylor came as advertised from his HS coach, and former D1/D2 recruiting coordinator Eric Morgan. Taylor has good size for a young 14/15 yr old kid at 511 170. With an already semi developed lower ½ with big feet and hands, and a build that looks to carry another 30 Lbs at maturity, Taylor should develop the size of a next level prototype catcher. What’s interesting is that being a ‘24, he has yet to play a HS game, but you can see this kid contributing to his varsity team this next season. With a class best 88.5 MPH exit velo, Luke featured an even props square stance with a conventional setup to hit with the bat at a 45 over his back shoulder. He turns his hands as he loads the bat and then lifts his foot and sets it down into a short soft foot strike. He keeps his back hip hinged, so he maintains balance and stays back throughout the swing. The swing is a short, quick inside/out stroke and buries his nose to the ball. He buggy whips the bat through a flatter plane and into an around the back shoulder two hand finish. 

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Physical

2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2024 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
201.9
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
202.2
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
2023 PBR ProCase - West
Jun 4, 2023
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
195.1
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)