08/31/2008 - College PREP - Nashville, TN Mike is a RHP with solid body that shows projection as it continues to physically mature. Arm strength is near above average and he needs to get on a strict long toss program to aid in further developing more arm strength. Fastball has good arm side run and is heavy with command to both sides of the plate. Breaking ball displays a 11/5 shape with tight spin and early break. He uses a split finger pitches as his changeup and has a decent feel for. Delivery shows quiet, loose actions, on time separation and solid direction. He needs to polish up and work on his off speed pitches for the next level. At the plate, Taylor displays near above average ability with outstanding raw power. He drove 4 balls out of the yard during BP. He keeps hands through the baseball and shows a solid feel for the barrel to the pull side. Swing path is long with the baseball jumping off his bat when centered. Mike has abilities and will catch the eyes of some of the college coaches.
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