Staying Close To Home Was Important For UC Commit Taylor
February 18, 2022
Follow on Twitter- @PrepBaseballOH
Follow on Instagram- @pbrohio
Interested in attending a PBR Ohio event? Check out our schedule by clicking here.
Staying Close To Home Was Important For UC Commit Taylor
To view the commitment tracker, click here.
To view the uncommitted spotlights, click here.
Nathan Taylor
Class of 2023 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 23 / POS: 11
Player Information
-
Graduating Class: 2023
-
Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
-
High School: West ClermontState: OH
- Summer Team: Midland Redskins
-
Height: 6-5Weight: 225lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Pitching
90
Max FB
(01/30/22)
87 - 90
FB
(02/20/22)
70 - 73
CB
(03/26/21)
75 - 76
CH
(02/20/22)
71 - 71
SL
(02/20/22)
Position
8.16
60-yard
(07/07/20)
70
INF Velo
(02/22/20)
82
Exit Velo
(07/07/20)
Trackman - Fastball
89.6
Velocity (max)
(02/20/22)
87.8 - 89.3
Velo Range
(02/20/22)
94.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/22)
2322
Spin Rate (max)
(06/08/21)
2298
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/08/21)
IVB (max)
(06/08/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/08/21)
HM (max)
(06/08/21)
HM (avg)
(06/08/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/07/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/08/21)
Zone %
(02/20/22)
2022 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
89.6
Velo Range
87.8 - 89.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
94.5
Spin Rate (max)
2298
Spin Rate (avg)
2192
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.7
Velo Range
83 - 84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.5
Spin Rate (max)
2322
Spin Rate (avg)
2298
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Kentucky Undercass Games (Invite Only) 7.7.20
Jul 7, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
78.6
Velo Range
73.4 - 77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.8
Spin Rate (max)
2104
Spin Rate (avg)
1988
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
(02/20/22)
71.7 - 72.3
Velo Range
(02/20/22)
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/22)
1746
Spin Rate (max)
(07/07/20)
1697
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/07/20)
IVB (max)
(02/20/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/20/22)
HM (max)
(02/20/22)
HM (avg)
(02/20/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/07/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/07/20)
Zone %
(06/08/21)
2022 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
72.3
Velo Range
71.7 - 72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.5
Spin Rate (max)
1676
Spin Rate (avg)
1659
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
66
Spin Rate (max)
1616
Spin Rate (avg)
1616
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Kentucky Undercass Games (Invite Only) 7.7.20
Jul 7, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
65.3
Velo Range
63.6 - 65
Eff Velocity (avg)
62.9
Spin Rate (max)
1746
Spin Rate (avg)
1697
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.6
Velocity (max)
(02/20/22)
70.9 - 72.6
Velo Range
(02/20/22)
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/22)
1765
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/22)
1754
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/22)
IVB (max)
(02/20/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/20/22)
HM (max)
(02/20/22)
HM (avg)
(02/20/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/20/22)
Spin Score (max)
(02/20/22)
Zone %
(02/20/22)
2022 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
72.6
Velo Range
70.9 - 72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.5
Spin Rate (max)
1765
Spin Rate (avg)
1754
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.8
Velocity (max)
(02/20/22)
77.4 - 77.8
Velo Range
(02/20/22)
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/22)
1780
Spin Rate (max)
(06/08/21)
1658
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/22)
IVB (max)
(06/08/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/08/21)
HM (max)
(02/20/22)
HM (avg)
(02/20/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/20/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/08/21)
Zone %
(06/08/21)
2022 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.8
Velo Range
77.4 - 77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.4
Spin Rate (max)
1663
Spin Rate (avg)
1658
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
73.5
Velo Range
72.7 - 73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.1
Spin Rate (max)
1780
Spin Rate (avg)
1539
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(07/07/20)
72.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(07/07/20)
151
Distance (avg)
(07/07/20)
276
Distance (max)
(07/07/20)
Sweet Spot %
(07/07/20)
Line Drive %
(07/07/20)
Fly Ball %
(07/07/20)
Ground Ball %
(07/07/20)
Kentucky Undercass Games (Invite Only) 7.7.20
Jul 7, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
72.5
Distance (avg)
151
Distance (max)
276
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
(06/08/21)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/08/21)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
(06/08/21)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/08/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/08/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/08/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/08/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(06/08/21)
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
20.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
66
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(07/07/20)
Rise+
(07/07/20)
Sink+
(07/07/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(07/07/20)
Sweep+
(07/07/20)
Videos
(6/8/21)
Player News
- Ohio Procase 'Most Talented We Have Had Yet' - Mar 1, 2022
- Results From 2022 Ohio ProCase - Feb 21, 2022
- Staying Close To Home Was Important For UC Commit Taylor - Feb 18, 2022
- Taylor, At 6-5 And 210, Brings Size And Projectability - Jan 8, 2022
- Results From 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Jun 10, 2021
- 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Advanced Analytics: The Arms - Jun 10, 2021
- 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Advanced Analytics: The Bats - Jun 10, 2021
- 2020 Southern Ohio Underclass Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 21, 2020
- 2020 Southern Ohio Underclass Games - Quick Hits - Jul 21, 2020
- 2020 Southern Ohio Underclass Games - Sneak Peek - Jul 21, 2020
- Results From 2020 Southern Ohio Underclass Games - Jul 15, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Midland Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 28, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Midland Baseball - Advanced Metrics - Feb 25, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: Midland Baseball - Feb 24, 2020
Recent Articles
- OH Goal To Play College Baseball Now A Reality For Winge 9/09/24
- OH Kogge Staying Close To Home After Commitment To Ohio University 9/09/24
- OH Updated Class of 2026 Player Rankings (September) 9/04/24
- OH Harlamert ‘Excited For The Opportunity’ At Northern Kentucky 9/03/24
- OH 2024 Summer Org Wrapup Spotlight: IVL Baseball 9/02/24
- OH 2024 Summer Org Wrapup Spotlight: Bo Jackson Elite 9/02/24
- OH 2024 Summer Org Wrapup Spotlight: T3 Warhawks 9/02/24
- OH 2024 Summer Org Wrapup Spotlight: Ohio Hitmen 9/02/24
- OH 2024 Summer Org Wrapup Spotlight: H24 Longhorns 9/02/24
- OH 2024 Summer Org Wrapup Spotlight: Hit Dogs 9/02/24
Staying Close To Home Was Important For UC Commit Taylor
AMELIA - The first proved to be the best in the eyes of Nathan Taylor. It has the West Clermont junior staying close to home after a commitment to Cincinnati.
“UC was the first school that called me after the dead period,” reflected the 15th-rated 2023 right-handed pitcher in Ohio. “That’s important to me, they reached out first.
“It’s also one of my dream schools and it’s close to home,” Taylor added. “They had me come on a visit with Trevor Zeigler, who also committed there. After that there was a lot of texting and talking.”
Taylor is excited to be joining his high school classmate from West Clermont at the university near where he lives.
“My parents have always wanted me to stay near home, they’ve always wanted to come watch me play,” Taylor noted. “It’s only 20 minutes to campus. To have them come to the games will mean a lot to me.”
There was more that influenced the 45th-ranked junior in the state in making Cincinnati his college of choice.
“They’re in the Big 12, so that’s a big change made,” Taylor related. “It’s a very nice complex and I have a good relationship with the coaches, that’s probably the main thing.”
The UC staff likes what they have seen in the 6-5 210-pounder.
“They saw how much I project out,” Taylor explained. “They like that I throw strikes and that I’m athletic for being big. But the biggest thing for them was that I project out a lot.”
Interest in the 16-year-old took off at the start of last summer.
“I didn’t really think I’d do what I am now, but once I went to the Top Prospect Games for PBR and a few schools reached out I realized that I might have a chance down the road,” Taylor admitted. “I had a good changeup and good spin rate at the Top Prospect Games. That’s mostly what started it all for me.”
Undecided on a college major, Taylor, who carries a 3.1 GPA at West Clermont, has high aspirations about heading to play baseball at Cincinnati.
“I don’t want to go there and just wear a shirt, I want to make an impact there early on,” Taylor said. “I want to win Pitcher of the Year in the conference. I want to help us win and compete for the title in the Big 12.”
A close connection with the pitching coach brings additional excitement to the hard-throwing right-hander.
“I really like JD Heilman,” Taylor said about the pitching coach of the Bearcats. “They have a good tradition there and it’s on the rise. It is only getting better.”
After being shut down, Taylor is now back throwing as he strives to continue to make improvements on the mound.
“I had two bullpens when I came back and I was 89,” Taylor related. “Then I had another one and hit 90. My pitching coach Greg Williams, along with Jon Kessling, do a good job of working you into it slowly. Strengthening my arm in the offseason has been a big part of it for me.”
Strides with his offspeed only add to what Taylor believes can be a bright future.
“I changed my curve into more of a slider and I’ve been working on that to make it a hard slider instead of a looping curveball,” Taylor noted. “I’d also like to get my velocity up to 91 by the first game of school ball.”