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Hand Speed (max)
CLASS OF 2026
3B
OF
Oliver
Taynton
Maple Grove (HS) • MN
6' 3" • 180LBS
L/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Millers Hoffman
6' 3" • 180LBS
L/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Millers Hoffman
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
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Bat Speed (max)
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Rot. Acc (max)
14
Hard Hit %
8/20/24
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
8/20/24
73
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/20/24
268
Distance (max)
8/20/24
43
Sweet Spot %
8/20/24
7.37
60
8/20/24
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30-yd
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10-yd
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Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
8/20/24
79
OF Velo
8/20/24
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C Velo
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Pop Time
Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
8/20/24
77 - 79
Velo Range
8/20/24
2040
Spin Rate (avg)
8/20/24
Changeup
72.4 - 75.1
Velo Range
8/20/24
1641
Spin Rate (avg)
8/20/24
Slider
67.6 - 70.3
Velo Range
8/20/24
2022
Spin Rate (avg)
8/20/24
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.3
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
268
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
113
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.8
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.
MN Scout Day- Pitch 2 Pitch
Aug 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
113
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
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).
2040
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Changeup
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).
1641
Changeup
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).
69.2
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).
2022
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).
MN Scout Day- Pitch 2 Pitch
Aug 20, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 79.0
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,085
Spin Rate (max)
2,040
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
70.3
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 70.3
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,151
Spin Rate (max)
2,022
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.9
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 75.1
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,814
Spin Rate (max)
1,641
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
2024
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
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Taynton provided a steady presence at the top of the order for P2P Millers by showcasing his bat-to-ball skills and rarely swinging and missing throughout the day. Taynton is also an advanced defender in centerfield with fluid hips and makes the correct reads on fly balls hit his direction.