Taylor Berg

Utah Scouting Director ~ Prep Baseball @prepbaseball @prepbaseballUT 🐝

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

‘29 RHP/SS Peyton Wayment (Corner Canyon) @Peyton_Wayment

FB: 85-88 (2300+; 16” HM)
SL: 74-77 (2600+; -18.3” HM)
CH: 76-80 (1900; 18.2” HM)

Electric ⚡️ stuff last night under the lights from Peyton, punching out 7 with 1 hit and 1 walk across 4 innings of work. The spin metrics are elite for the full arsenal, generating ample swing and miss with all three pitches. Current top 300 player, stock 📈 #BeSeen

@ShooterHunt // @prepbaseball

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬

‘29 C Ethan Pepper (Spanish Fork)

Standout first day from the Mr Pepper, producing with a 3-hit day in Game 1, including multiple with two strikes. Athletic mover and packs a punch in the box, intriguing follow. #BeSeen

@prepbaseball // @ShooterHunt

[Shooter Hunt @ShooterHunt]

‘29 3B/C Asher Williams (UT)

6’2” 210 frame producing easy exits 💯+

Athletic strength with imposing look in the box. Worked middle throughout with firm results. Good follow.

#WCSSG26 || @PrepBaseballUT

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝓦𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓒𝓸𝓪𝓼𝓽 𝓢𝓢𝓖 𝓑𝓞𝓜𝓑 𝓢𝓠𝓤𝓐𝓓 💣

‘29 C Cooper Norris (American Fork)

Coop ambushes the first pitch for a long HR to the LC gap as part of a strong weekend overall. The #PBJFG25 alum continues to show the skills and production against quality completion in big spots.

@prepbaseball // #BeSeen

[Prep Baseball Idaho @PrepBaseballID]

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐝𝐚𝐡𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐃: “𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐬”

We continue our post event coverage of the Southern Idaho Fall ID with the Quick Hits, highlighted by the standout performers who made an immediate impression on the Prep Baseball Staff 👊🏼 #BeSeen

🔗: https://t.co/sJs9DNZmrc

@prepbaseball // @CoachBerg801

[Prep Baseball Idaho @PrepBaseballID]

‘29 1B/LHP Colt Taylor
Kimberly HS | Idaho Prospects

The young man put on a show during BP, launching balls all over the yard and consistently finding the barrel with backspin. MUST FOLLOW 2029 ‼️ the LH bat is real. #BeSeen

𝙏𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙈𝘼𝙉 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝘼
Max/Avg EV - 96.0 / 87.6
Max/Avg Distance - 353’ / 290’

𝘽𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙏 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝘼
Max Bat Speed - 69.7
Max Hand Speed - 21.8

𝙑𝘼𝙇𝘿 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝘼
10/30/60 Times - 1.77/4.27/7.91
Max Run Speed - 17.5
Max Vertical - 20.0

𝙋𝙊𝙎𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝘼
Infield Velocity - 70
Vizual Edge Score - 84.65 ✨

@prepbaseball // @CoachBerg801

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐃 🍂

‘28 SS AJ Ayala
Woods Cross HS | NC Valley

GAMER �� when it comes to winning games and finding players who impact winning consistently, AJ fits that mold & is that type of player. The IQ and skillset are there, and as he continues to mature physically you’re going to see his game explode. #BeSeen

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
Max Exit Velocity - 89.7
Avg. Exit Velocity - 82.4
Max Distance - 313’

𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
Max Bat Speed - 65.4
Max Hand Speed - 19.7

𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
60 Time - 7.18
Max Run Speed - 19.0
Max Jump Height - 26.7

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
Infield Velocity - 75

@prepbaseball // @PB_Uncommitted

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝐔𝐭𝐚𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕: 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

‘27 C Bentley Taggart stands at one of the top uncommitted catchers remaining in Utah.

The 2025 Future Games alum continues to trend up and has shown a 99.9 mph max EV, 1.87-1.95 pop times and 78 mph C velo.

Full article below ⤵️

https://t.co/sVlI6M3TYv

@bentleytaggart | @PB_Uncommitted

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

‘28 Jake Welch has announced his commitment to @TexasBaseball!

#PBAAG26 and #PBFG26 standout. Congratulations, Jake! #HookEm 🔥

@Jake_twelch | @prepbaseball

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗗: 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘁𝘀 🗒️

We continue our Post Event Coverage of the Salt Lake Fall ID with “Quick Hits”, highlighting 8️⃣ players who made an immediate impression on the Prep Baseball Staff. Check out the list + Director Notes below! #BeSeen

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘁𝘀
🔗: https://t.co/Hznn6vVaFI

@prepbaseball // @CoachBerg801

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐃 🍂

‘27 1B Paxton Healy
Woods Cross HS | NC Valley

Pax goes 1️⃣0️⃣6️⃣+ EV during his BP round on Saturday, and averaged over 97 👀 the pop is easy and natural from the left side, and it’s heavy… even the misses are loud. Ability to backspin balls in the air to LF as well, Healy offers real line to line power at this level and the next. One of the top @PB_Uncommitted power bats in the class. #BeSeen

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
Max Exit Velocity - 106.3
Avg. Exit Velocity - 97.1
Max Distance - 385’

𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
Max Bat Speed - 76.0
Max Hand Speed - 19.9

𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
60 Time - 7.34
Max Run Speed - 18.7
Max Jump Height - 24.4

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
Infield Velocity - 81

@prepbaseball // @CoachBerg801

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐃: 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐄 📊

A deeper look into the numbers and standout metrics from the Salt Lake Fall ID at Corner Canyon HS 🏔️

🔗: https://t.co/W1LPJaCElA

@prepbaseball | @CoachBerg801

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝙐𝙩𝙖𝙝 𝙁𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙄𝘿 ✨

‘31 LHP/1B Francisco “Junior” Enriquez
Undecided HS | MBA Navy 2031

Keep your 👀 on this kid! Fluid movement patterns and clear athletic upside, bright future. #BeSeen

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
FB Range: 73-77 T79.8
SL Range: 64-67
CH Range: 67-68

𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
60 Time - 7.9

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
Infield Velocity - 78

@prepbaseball // @CoachBerg801

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗛 🏔️

After a full year of scouting & covering Utah, our staff have identified and evaluated hundreds of talented players from every region across the state. We decided to compile a list of the BEST OVERALL PITCHES, individual pitches, across the state for all classes. This was no easy task and there were many discussions and considerations, but we have our list 👊🏼

🔗: https://t.co/mZDzdTVaT0

1️⃣ @kayden_l27 - CV
2️⃣ @_j.hall22 - FB
3️⃣ @tylerransom50 - FB
4️⃣ @sawyer.call20 - CV
5️⃣ @cruz_adams5 - SL

This will begin our coverage of the series, with a top 5 list by pitch coming soon! Who do you think should be considered?! 🤔 #BeSeen

Comment below your vote for our next feature! 👇🏼

@prepbaseball // @CoachBerg801

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝐔𝐭𝐚𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟗: 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 📌

We continue our deep dive into the Class of 2029 Rankings with our Director’s Picks to Click, highlighting 🔟 players we project to have breakout seasons in 2027 👊🏼 #BeSeen

Names to follow heading into the fall ⤵️

𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞
🔗: https://t.co/F46ePHqtmX

@prepbaseball // @CoachBerg801

[Taylor Berg @Berg801Prep]

ATHLETES EVERYWHERE ‼️ this class is loaded with multi-sport, very projectable players and will be an exciting to one to follow! 👊🏼

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟵 𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 🚨

The 2029 class continues to take shape as we turn the page from the summer and head into the fall 🍂

➕ new look inside the Top 🔟
➕ Summer standouts continue their climb up the board 📈
➕ The rankings expand to 65 with a wave of new names entering the mix 👏

Take a closer look at the Top 30 & full rankings below ⤵️

🔗: https://t.co/sGCukVMgOR

#BeSeen | @prepbaseball

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 🔦

‘27 1B Carson Hunt is currently ranked No. 16 overall and the No. 1 first baseman in Utah.

A physical left-handed bat with an exit velocities north of 105 mph. Read more on Hunt below 👇

🔗: https://t.co/yzGNe61iRc

@carson_hunt24 | @CoachBerg801

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝙐𝙩𝙖𝙝 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙮 🪓

‘27 RHP/OF Trevin Madsen (Payson)

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
FB Range: 86-88 T89
Max Exit Velocity - 96.7
Avg. Exit Velocity - 84.0
Max Distance - 355’

BREAKOUT day for the @PB_Uncommitted junior at our 2nd annual Tribe Scout Day. 6’2 180 lb frame, athlete with real tools. Arm ✔️ speed ✔️ power ✔️ character ✔️ consider Trevin a must follow! #BeSeen

𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
60 Time - 6.78

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
Outfield Velocity - 87

@prepbaseball // @ut_tribebsbl

[Prep Baseball Utah @PrepBaseballUT]

𝗨𝘁𝗮𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴: 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 🎯

We continue our deep dive into the Class of 2028 Rankings with our Director’s Picks to Click, highlighting 🔟 players we project to have breakout seasons in 2027 👊🏼 #BeSeen

Names to follow heading into the fall ⤵️

𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞
🔗: https://t.co/uKjZkzQqaN

@prepbaseball // @CoachBerg801

[Prep Baseball Idaho @PrepBaseballID]

𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐎𝐈𝐒𝐄 🍂

📍 Boise Fall ID
📅 October 24
🎓 2027–2030 Graduates

⭐ Boise Rising Stars ID
📅 October 24
🎓 2031–2032 Graduates
🆓 FREE introductory and educational event

Get updated metrics, video and exposure in front of the Prep Baseball Idaho staff.

🔗 https://t.co/pz7EYnRNxt

@CoachBerg801 | #beseen