20
Hand Speed (max)
1/28/23
CLASS OF 2027
1B
LHP
Aaron
Taylor
Greenwood (HS) • AR
5' 11" • 195LBS
L/L • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Sticks White Sox’s Scout Team 15u
5' 11" • 195LBSL/L • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Sticks White Sox’s Scout Team 15u
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/28/23
17.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/11/24
-
Hard Hit %
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/11/24
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/11/24
315
Distance (max)
6/11/24
67
Sweet Spot %
6/11/24
7.91
60
6/11/24
4.36
30-yd
6/11/24
1.83
10-yd
6/11/24
17.3
Run speed (max)
6/11/24
80
INF Velo
6/11/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
5/31/24
76 - 79
Velo Range
5/31/24
1891
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Changeup
72 - 73
Velo Range
5/31/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
60 - 66
Velo Range
6/06/24
1959
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Slider
65.3 - 68.4
Velo Range
6/11/24
1921
Spin Rate (avg)
6/11/24
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).
80.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.2
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
222
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
136
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.2
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.
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.4
Exit Velocity (max)
68.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
222
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.1
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.
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
60.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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).
1824
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.
23.7
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.8
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).
1921
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
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).
1891
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.
26.1
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).
62.1
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).
1959
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).
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.6
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 77.9
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,931
Spin Rate (max)
1,824
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.7
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 68.4
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,976
Spin Rate (max)
1,921
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.9
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 73.2
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,991
Spin Rate (max)
1,891
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
64.4
Velocity (max)
60.9 - 63.5
Velo Range
61.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,003
Spin Rate (max)
1,959
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
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.36
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.91
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.94
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.69
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.74
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Swift
1.94
10-yd
4.69
30-yd
8.74
60-yd
15.1
Run speed (max)
2.03
RSi (max)
2.03
RSi (avg)
1,103
Jump Power (max)
20.1
Jump Height (max)
20.1
Jump Height (avg)
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Physical
2024
2023
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.
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.
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Proportional build with present strength.
Delivery: Rhythmic delivery consistent with flow, short glove arm, clean land repeats hand break and timing of backing leg.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot with clean swing to release.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Sink to arm side with depth at plate. T1991, 1891 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. In and out with swing and miss potential present. T2003, 1959 average rpm.
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Proportional build with present strength.
Hits: LHH. Athletic setup, barrel rhythm with miniature left lift, repeated swing and path. Path is consistent to the middle of the field with consistent barrels.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 68.4 MPH. 222' max distance. Power to pull side with loud rounds and consistent barrels.
Arm: LH. INF-71 mph.Short over the top slot.
Defense: Active feet fingers down high funnel to quick clean release.
Run: 8.74 runner in the 60.