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2024 West Academic Showcase (Tues-Wed)
Taplin Everette is a 2026 LHP/OF with a 5-11 175 lb. frame from Salt Lake City, UT who attends West. Features a medium, athletic frame with a sturdy lower half. The left-hander made an appearance on the mound in game action at the West Academic. Stretch only operation with a full back turn in his set, to hide the ball well and then throws out of a high three-quarter arm slot. Fastball show some arm side run and he locates it within all-four quadrants. Throws each pitch with a purpose and executes that purpose. Shows solid spin rate with the breaking balls at 2200+ RPM. Quick arm with more to come. In the outfield, Everette fields out front while working through the baseball, taking quick routes to the ball. Has a little crossfire from there with longer arm action and stays accurate. Traditional stance at the plate with a toe tap trigger and tries to lift. Takes a big swing and has some barrel speed through the zone. Can use the whole field with an up the middle approach. Named to the West Academic Top Player List.