22.2
Hand Speed (max)
8/16/23
CLASS OF 2025
2B
OF
Nicholas
Taranto
H. Frank Carey (HS) • NY
5' 7" • 140LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: NY Hitmen
5' 7" • 140LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: NY Hitmen
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
62.9
Bat Speed (max)
8/16/23
20.4
Rot. Acc (max)
8/16/23
-
Hard Hit %
81.7
Exit Velocity (max)
8/16/23
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/16/23
240
Distance (max)
8/16/23
60
Sweet Spot %
2/23/23
7.92
60
8/16/23
4.32
30-yd
8/16/23
1.86
10-yd
8/16/23
17
Run speed (max)
8/16/23
68
INF Velo
8/16/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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).
68.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
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.
2023 Top Prospects Games: Long Island
Aug 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
138
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: Downstate - Session 1
Feb 23, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
77.9
Exit Velocity (max)
69.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.0
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.
2023 Top Prospects Games: Long Island
Aug 16, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
62.9
Bat Speed (max)
59.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: Downstate - Session 1
Feb 23, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
58.1
Bat Speed (max)
56.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.32
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.92
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
69.22
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Physical: 5-7, 140 pounds; Slight, proportional build. 7.92 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet narrow; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 82 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while showing choppy feet. Hands are underneath the body with a delay in transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 68 MPH.
Physical: 5-foot-7, 135 pounds; Slight, proportional build. 8.19 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet narrow; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 78 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while showing choppy feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 67 MPH