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Tournaments | Story | 6/21/2023

Midwest Region Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff Marcus Thomas

14u Midwest Elite

Ahvyance Taylor (2027, Des Moines, Iowa) was an on base machine for the Iowa Stars all tournament, ending the tournament 2-for-3, with four walks, four runs and an RBI. He showed an advanced approach at the plate with a good feel for his strike zone and the patience to wait for pitches he could drive. Taylor has a confident, simple operation in the box that is well beyond the age. Impressed with ability to foul off close pitches late in counts and confidence in two-strike counts. Taylor starts from an even, square stance before a leg lift trigger lets him fire the hips and hands to make consistent loud contact. Stays in sync with the swing well and uses a flat swing path that is able to get on plane with pitches well. Present strength in the hands with a young feel for the barrel. Athletic, strong 6-foot-1, 160-pound frame with good power upside and i

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