Taylor Baseball 2011 Position Player Preview

Outfield

Austin Pernell (2012) from Kentlake High School is a true center fielder with game changing speed and instincts. Austin is a prototype leadoff hitter that can use his speed and ability to hit when it matters most. Austin also stars for Kentlake in football as a 1^st team all SPSL defensive back and wide receiver while also being named to the Tacoma News tribune all-area team as a defensive back. Pernell verbally committed to WSU.

Theo Alexander (2012) from Lake Washington High School returns to Taylor after a very successful 2010 summer. Theo was Taylor’s youngest player in the clubs history at 15 years old but managed to carry Taylor in some of the season’s biggest games and tournaments. Theo’s speed and power as a left handed hitter makes him one of the Northwest’s most sought after prospects in the 2012 class.

Derek Callahan (2011) from Edmonds-Woodway High School also returns after finishing the 2010 summer on the All Seattle Premier League Team as a Right Fielder. Derek’s power, speed and instincts for the game make him a legitimate two way MLB prospect in the 2010 class. Derek signed with Gonzaga.

Victor Mayorquin (2012) from Lake Washington HS brings Taylor one of the fastest players in the 2012 class. Mayorquin's speed adds another valuable dimension to the line up. He is an exceptional defender in the outfield. With some polish offensively, Victor could be a very intriguing prospect in the 2012 class.

Yale Rosen (2011) from Oak Harbor High School brings Taylor a power hitting left handed hitter with tremendous upside. Yale is a good defender with plus arm strength from right field. Yale is one of the hidden gems in the entire northwest and could end up being a force in the middle of Taylor’s line up for the 2011 summer. Yale has signed to play at Edmonds CC.

Middle Infield

Jourdan Weiks (2011) from Capital High School brings the toughness and mentality all coaches look for. Weiks is as steady of a player as there is and will be a mainstay in the top of the Taylor order this summer. Weiks has great range and good arm strength. Weiks also might be Taylor’s fastest player along with Austin Pernell. Jourdan was also a stand out wide receiver for Capital High School. Jourdan will play at the University of San Francisco next year.

Shea Donlin (2012) from Woodinville High School joins the club as one of the top middle infielders in the 2012 class. Shea is a very good defender and plays the game with intelligence. Shea is a switch hitter and already displays a very mature approach at the plate.  Shea has a tremendous work ethic and will be a great asset to have up the middle for the club all summer. Shea has verbally committed to WSU.

Michael Lucarelli (2011) from Enumclaw High School comes to Taylor as one of the most athletic middle infielders in the 2011 class. Michael has silky smooth actions and shows very good arm strength from short stop. He is an outstanding hitter and has shown the ability to hit the ball to all fields against the best pitching around. Michael enters the 2011 high school season for Enumclaw as the reigning SPSL 3A MVP. Lucarelli signed with Edmonds CC.

Corner Infield

Avery Kain (2011) from Kentwood High School returns after leading the 2010 Taylor club in average. Avery has a knack for the big hit and shows tremendous power from his 6’4” 200lbs frame. Avery will play some 1B and DH for the 2011 club while also returning as one of Taylor’s best pitchers. Avery signed with Washington State University.

Bryan Burgher (2011) from Emerald Ridge High School will supply the power in the middle of the line-up. Bryan has a short compact swing that produces tremendous power and also has the ability to hit for average. Bryan also is expected to come in as one of the top arms on the staff. Bryan signed with the University of Washington.

Marcus Madden (2011) from Enumclaw High School returns after spending last summer holding down third base. Marcus brings a toughness and scrappy mentality which his teammates feed off of. Marcus has a good approach at the plate and has a knack for the big hit. He will be relied upon once again this summer to play solid defense at third base and bring his toughness day in and day out.  Marcus signed with Edmonds CC.

Dylan Wright (2013) from Kentlake High School is a great athlete and brings the club much needed versatility. Dylan can play third base and middle infield and has great actions. Dylan has a passion for the game that is contagious to his teammates. Dylan has shown the ability to handle adversity well which will allow him to be successful at this level and beyond. He also is one of the best pitchers in the 2013 class. Dylan is the younger brother of 2010 Taylor alumni Zack Wright who now pitches at the University of Washington.

Catchers

Brady Kerr (2011) from Nathan Hale High School returns to Taylor after spending most of last summer catching and hitting in the DH spot. Brady has plus arm strength and understands how to handle the pitching staff. Brady has a pure left handed swing and finished last summer as one of the clubs hottest hitters. Brady has committed to play at Bellevue College.

Jake Gober (2011) from Eastside Catholic High School could be the clubs most valuable addition for 2011. Gober is an athletic quick catcher and receives as well as any catcher in the state. Gober is also a very good hitter as shown by being selected to last year’s All Seattle Premier League Team. Gober holds a 4.0gpa in the classroom and his intelligence shows up on the field.