Taylor Owens

3B
Shelton, WA
Commitment: Olympic College
Headshot
Grad:2015
HT:5'4
WT:180 LBS
Throws:Right
Bats:Right
Arm:51 MPH
20 YD:3.95 sec
Class:5
DATEEVENT ATTENDEDVIDEO
01/16/20152015 Softball Factory All-America Pre-Season Tournament Play in this window
07/10/2014Advanced Training and Competition at the World Cup  
04/19/2014College PREP - Seattle, WA Play in this window
Taylor Owens Shelton, WA info@factoryathletics.com 855-822-5115
Grad Year:2015Height:5'4Weight: 180 LBS
Primary Pos:3B Secondary Pos:Bats:RightThrows: Right
High School:Diamond Dusters 16A/18A Summer Team:Diamond Dusters 18U
Exit Velo n/a Hand Size n/a Barrel Accuracy n/a Broad Jump n/a
Grip Strength Left:   0 Right:   0   5-10-5 Shuttle Left:   0 Right:   0  
RUNNING 20 yds:   3.95 Home to 1B:    4.33 THROWING Velocity:   51 Arm Strength:   42
INFIELD Fielding:   45
RH HITTINGHitting:   48 Power:   48  
OVERALL Class Rating: 5 Position Projection: 3B Evaluations Are Reviewed By CJ Browder
01/16/2015 - 2015 Softball Factory All-America Pre-Season Tournament Taylor is a 2015 3B with a strong bat. Defensively, Taylor is quick with sure hands and proper footwork. Her arm slot fits the 3B position as she makes accurate throws and shows a good release. Offensively, Taylor is a strong hitter with an eye for the strike zone. She makes strong and consistent contact with a level and direct swing path and good hip/hand coordination. She shows potential for additional power, and will benefit from incorporating more stride and load into her swing. Overall, Taylor is a great kid with a good attitude and strong work ethic. She possesses the intangible characteristics that will be an asset to a collegiate program.
07/10/2014 - Advanced Training and Competition at the World Cup Taylor is a senior third baseman with a well-balanced skill set. Defensively, Taylor receives the ball with clean hands and has a quick exchange into her throwing position. She is an aggressive fielder with positive footwork and plays through the ball. By setting up with a wider, more athletic base, lower to the ground, Taylor will be able to react quicker to the ball and increase her overall range. Offensively, Taylor uses a slightly closed setup in the batters box. She is an aggressive hitter that is short to contact. Taylor does a good job of consistently hitting the ball hard. By adding a load, stride, and hip explosion to her swing Taylor will increase her power numbers tremendously. Overall, Taylor is a powerful kid that will continue to develop with a good strength and conditioning program.
04/19/2014 - College PREP - Seattle, WA Taylor is an evolving 3B with a balanced skill set. Defensively, she has a quick, accurate arm with carry on her throw and shows good effort on the field. Working on more fluid footwork and routes to the backhand will help to improve range and efficiency. Overall, Taylor has a confident approach to playing defense. As a hitter, she uses a square set up with a back load and keeps her balanced centered before making hard contact. She shows good power and will benefit from a shorter stride and timing to improve power on contact, ultimately allowing her to access the entire field effectively. Overall, Taylor has a good frame for the position and solid athletic ability to help aid in her continued development as a player.