Looking ahead to the MLB Draft: @BaseballAmerica and @MLBPipeline on Taylor Trammell @TayTram24

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From Baseball America:

32. Taylor Trammell, of, Mount Paran Christian School, Kennesaw, Ga.

Trammell made a name for himself on the showcase circuit with his blazing speed. He is a plus-plus runner in game action, with the ability to reach first base in less than 4.1 seconds after the ball comes off his bat. Trammell also shows upside with the bat; he has above-average bat speed and a sound understanding of the strike zone. Trammell made steady progress throughout the summer and fall, and has shown intriguing power this spring, with some rating it as an average tool. One of the biggest weaknesses in his game was his arm strength, and he worked hard in the offseason to improve it. What was once graded as a well below-average tool now earns 45 grades from some scouts, giving him enough arm strength for center field. Trammell is an exceptional athlete and the needle is pointing up on him. He is committed to Georgia Tech, but his strong spring performance could make him a day one pick.
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There’s nothing I know of quite like college baseball recruiting. Coaches may spend a lot of time and effort only to have a guy go pro out of HS. I’ve never forgotten hearing Mark Teixeira saying he had to indicate his interest in Tech, since Coach Hall figured he would surely go straight to the pros out of HS.