Player: Taylore Cherry
Position: RHP
School: Vandalia Butler (OH)
Date of Birth: 6/24/1993
Height/Weight: 6’9/260
Bats/Throws: R/R
Class Of: 2012
Committed To: North Carolina
Scouting Report:
It is hard not to notice Taylore Cherry when he is on a baseball field. At 6’9/260, Cherry stands above most prospects in terms of size and talent.
Cherry has a low effort, easy delivery with simple mechanics. He throws with a low 3/4 arm slot. He has good command, especially for a big prep pitcher.
Cherry has a 91-94 fastball with late movement. His highest reported velocity is 95. There should be more velocity to come. His change is a plus pitch, giving him two above average pitches to go with his tremendous size. A curve is Cherry’s third pitch. It has shown some potential, but is inconsistent and slurvy at times.
A soft build is somethimes held against Cherry. I will gladly take the build if it comes with his size, arm, and tremendous upside.
Awards/Achievements:
- 2011 Perfect Game All-American Classic
- 2011 1st Team All-State
- 2011 Jackie Robinson Award Finalist
- 2011 Perfect Game Underclass 1st Team
- 2011 WWBA AllTournament Team
- 2011 Gatorade Ohio Player of the Year
- 2011 1st Team All-Area
- 2010 Perfect Game Underclass 2nd Team
Quotes:
Butler coach Trent Dues- “It’s hard to teach 95-96 (mph) and you can’t teach 6-9. He’s on a 10-inch hill and his wingspan, with his stride, he’s several feet closer than the average pitcher to the plate. You add the speed and the fact that he’s closer and that ball’s on hitters before they know it. It makes it very difficult to hit.”
Cherry in 2010- “I’ve hit quite a few people, actually. I’d just say that sometimes I’m effectively wild.”
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Statistics:
| YR | LG | W | L | ERA | G | GS | CG | SV | IP | H | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HS | 6 | 1 | 1.38 | 56 | 94 | ||||||||
| 2012 |
