Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

RHP
3B

Taiven
Gass

Hortonville (HS) • WI
5' 9" • 181.4LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Stars Baseball

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

85.2
Velocity (max)
2/24/24
83 - 85
Velo Range
2/24/24
2127
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24

Changeup

71 - 72.4
Velo Range
3/18/23
1787
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/22

Curveball

74 - 74.4
Velo Range
2/24/24
1976
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24

Slider

76 - 76
Velo Range
2/24/24
1925
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24
Power
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/24/24
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/24
277
Distance (max)
2/12/22
60
Sweet Spot %
3/18/23
Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/18/23
68
Bat Speed (max)
3/18/23
12.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.26
60
2/24/24
-
30-yd
1.78
10-yd
2/24/24
18.7
Run speed (max)
2/24/24
Defense
80
INF Velo
2/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.26
Infield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
12.7
60 Yard Dash
7.58
Infield Velocity
68.0
Power / Speed Score
11.3
60 Yard Dash
7.32
Infield Velocity
70.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Position
7.26
60-yard
80
INF Velo
92
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Position
7.58
60-yard
68
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Fox Cities Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Position
7.32
60-yard
70
INF Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
84.3
Distance Max
274
Distance Avg
149
Launch Angle Avg
10.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.3
Exit Velocity Avg
77.6
Distance Max
269
Distance Avg
156
Launch Angle Avg
15.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.5
Exit Velocity Avg
81.8
Distance Max
277
Distance Avg
73
Launch Angle Avg
1.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Fox Cities Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
73
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
18.6
Hand Speed Avg
17.9
Bat Speed Max
67.9
Bat Speed Avg
66.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
18.8
Hand Speed Avg
17.8
Bat Speed Max
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
64.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
18.5
Hand Speed Avg
17.3
Bat Speed Max
62.5
Bat Speed Avg
59.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Fox Cities Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
62.5
Bat Speed (max)
59.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2127
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1976
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
75.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1925
Sinker
Velocity Avg
82.8
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
2017
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1917
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1548
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1583
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1992
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1527
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1787
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.2
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 84.9
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,167
Spin Rate (max)
2,127
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
74.4
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 74.4
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,995
Spin Rate (max)
1,976
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
75.6
Velocity (max)
1,925
Spin Rate (max)
1,925
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Sinker
84.5
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 83.9
Velo Range
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,107
Spin Rate (max)
2,017
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.7
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 78.6
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,074
Spin Rate (max)
1,917
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
63.6
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 63.0
Velo Range
59.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,645
Spin Rate (max)
1,548
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.5
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,630
Spin Rate (max)
1,583
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Fox Cities Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 78.6
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,070
Spin Rate (max)
1,992
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.4
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 65.4
Velo Range
61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,577
Spin Rate (max)
1,527
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.3
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 67.8
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,841
Spin Rate (max)
1,787
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
2022
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Fox Cities Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.5
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
74 - 74
CB
76 - 76
SL
The Rock Summer Championships
Jul 13, 2023
Pitching
82
Max FB
79 - 82
FB
70 - 71
SL
PBRT Wisconsin Open
Jun 29, 2023
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Pitching
79
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
62 - 63
CB
71 - 72
CH
Fox Cities Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Pitching
79
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
64 - 65
CB
65 - 68
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.78
60 Yard Dash
7.26
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.82
60 Yard Dash
7.58
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Swift
1.78
10-yd
7.26
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
2.78
RSi (max)
29.4
Jump Height (max)
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Swift
1.82
10-yd
7.58
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
1.18
RSi (max)
1.18
RSi (avg)
755
Jump Power (max)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
Edge Score
72.51
Edge Score
61.51

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/24/24

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Athletic with strength, thicker sturdy build.
Delivery: Quick, dynamic mover, repeats with good balance.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, online, 3/4 slot, repeats.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Good finish with ability to get through spots, good feel. T2167, 2127 average rpm.
CB: 74-74 mph. Sharpness to breaker, 10/4 two-plane breaker. T1995, 1976 average rpm.
SL: 76-76 mph. T1925, 1925 average rpm.

7/15/23

A free-moving, compact frame. The body moves in unison upon delivery and is smooth. The ball comes out of the hand with ease with an efficient arm action and long, ¾ slot. Fastball was 79-82 mph with above average carry. Slider had a 10/4 shape and was commanded well. A quality arm to keep an eye on in his junior season.

3/18/23

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up.  Short direct path, early on plane with ball, quick hands, gap to gap.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 68 mph.  Loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, soft hands, secures the baseball, clean transfer.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Controlled tempo into leg-lift, stride works in-line from a slight drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Straight four-seam action, flashed run at times.  T2074, 1917 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. 11/5 shape, plays with some depth.  T1645, 1548 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Mostly straight, slight arm-side run.  T1630, 1583 average rpm.

2/12/22

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Strong proportions, thick base.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, up-down stride. Early to plant. Flat path with a tilted upper body posture through the zone. Stays inside and through the pitch path with his hands. Middle of the field approach with low flights.
Power: 87.5 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Low 3/4 with arm side run.
Defense: Average actions.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Drop and drive in line.
Arm Action: RH. Deep pocket, late rise, quick action from a higher break.
FB: T79.3, 76.5-78.6 mph.  T2069, 1991 average rpm.
CB: 64.0-65.4 mph.  T1576, 1527 average rpm.
CH: 64.9-67.8 mph.  T1840, 1786 average rpm. 

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 7"
Ht
181.4
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)