Matt
Taylor

2/15/15 Taylor sets low to start and has some glove action (flips it counter-clockwise and then back) prior to receiving. He transfers the ball out front to throw, but would benefit from getting his feet started sooner, so that they are in sync with his top half. At the plate, Taylor starts open, rocks his weight front to back, and strides to square and wide. He has some power potential, while exhibiting length in his swing due to a deep launch point, slight barrel wrap, and the wide stride that inhibits his ability to fully incorporate his lower half.

1/17/15 Taylor showcased a live arm and pop times of 2.07-2.17 on throws of 74 mph from the crouch. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound junior has a projectable backstop's frame and appears to have a thirst for getting better. Taylor hits from an open right-handed stance. He incorporates a large stride to the closed position and his eyes tend to travel as a result. He has a flat swing path and gets to extension routinely with a bat exit velocity of 85 mph.