Draft Prospect: - RHP Taylore Cherry

   Taylor Cherry

Ranked #27 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation link

6-17-11 per twitter: - PerfectGameUSA - Taylore Cherry (OH) is a 6'9 RHP that was throwing easy 94 mph fastballs today

6-17-11 per twitter: - PGPatrickEbert- RHP Taylore Cherry throwing 92 consistently, touching 93/94 during game 6 of PG National, good curve, change too

8-25-11: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com - This summer I went to the National Showcase, Prospect Classic, and the Under Armour All-American Game. Here is my updated top 50 HS prospects. - 9. Taylore Cherry- RHP, Vandalia Butler HS

10-28-11: - http://orioles-nation.com/2011/10/26/wwba-2012-highlights  - Taylore Cherry (Dayton OH; Vandalia Butler HS) – A 6’9” giant that has the frame, but is only scratching the surface. Improved body composition may vault him to a near un-touchable type arm.  He shows a very heavy fastball mainly 90-91 mph with a 92 mph on occasion (seen him touch 94 mph this summer).  The impressive part is these fastballs all have late life to them and the movement is difficult for hitters to square up.  His change up might already grade as a 6 (60) on the 20-80 scale with some impressive sink for his size and age.

11-18-11: - http://mlbdraftguide.com/1/2011/11/15/taylore-cherry-2012-draft-profile  - 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 sometimes held against Cherry.  I will gladly take the build if it comes with his size, arm, and tremendous upside.