PBR IA Uncommitted Spotlight: '21 Evan Taylor, C, Panorama
June 9, 2020
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, over-rotated hands, has feel for barrel, uses both gaps, projectable pop in bat.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. 2.05-2.20 pop times. Upright to throw, quick release, inconsistent to bag.
Defense: Slight off-set, strong receiver, quiet athletic action, shows later movement, blocks well.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.
6-foot, 185-pound left-handed hitting first baseman. 4.53 home to first time. Square wide stance, spin hitter, shoulder load, barrel gets out and around at contact, flashes strength in hands, occasional hard line drive and fly ball contact to pull side of field, 86 mph exit velocity. Works low to ground, sure hands, easier action, shows ability to receive around bag, 75 mph arm strength across infield.
6-foot, 185-pound left-handed hitting catcher. 7.12 runner. Square stance, easy leg kick, squares baseball with line drive plane, mid/pull approach, solid pop in bat, lacks extension through contact with short early finish, 85 mph exit velocity. Square stance, solid strength to receive, hold pitches in zone well, shows ability to block and deaden ball in front. Solid direction with feet, short arm action and upright on throws, online to bag, lacks carry and short hops infielder at bag, 69 mph arm strength with 2.25-2.31 pop times.