Blake Taylor

Taylor, a Hawaii recruit, caught scouts' attention at the Area Code Games last August, running his fastball up to 92 and flashing a promising breaking ball. He has boosted his stock this spring, though he has been a bit up and down. Physical and athletic at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, he has a clean, easy delivery and a high three-quarters slot. Scouts have seen his fastball as high as 94 mph this spring, though his comfort zone is 88-91, and he has dipped below that at times. His fastball command is a work in progress. His tight downer curve flashes plus and he is still learning to command it as well. He also shows feel for a fading changeup, but it has a tendency to run away from him. Taylor needs refinement, but his potential is tantalizing, and he figures to be drafted in the top two or three rounds.