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He joined the team on April 24 after staying in Florida for an extended spring training assignment. He was placed on the disabled list in May as he underwent surgery for testicular cancer. Jameson Taillon was knocked for five runs in 3 2/3 innings as the Yankees fell to the Blue Jays, 7-3, on Tuesday at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla. Cole is 2-0 with a 1.47 ERA through three starts, but the rest of the Yanks’ rotation has combined to go 1-3 with a 5.28 ERA in the other eight contests. He had signed a National Letter of Intent with Rice University in November 2009 posing a challenge to the Pirates in their effort to sign him. So yes, Corbin’s reading is concerning to me as well. Taillon was the No. 2020: 92.1 He has been able to keep his strikeouts up by throwing his fastball less (72% in 2010, 54% in 2015, 41% in 2020). He was 14–10 in 191 innings. 2017 was Taillon's first season in the starting rotation. Carlos Martinez View Profile. Just avoid him, and you can thank Jeff at the end of the season. He caught the attention of scouts with a 22–6 win-loss record in his high school career. so he’s toast? [22] He was activated in June. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Dinelson Lamet Jameson Taillon’s second Yankees start turned out to be a big-time dud, as the Blue Jays thumped the right-hander and his team to the tune of a 7-3 loss at … He’s earned the nickname “Hard Hittin’” because, well, that’s what he does. Yes, it matters when somebody has a decline in velocity. There are actual answers to the sarcastic questions you’re asking, and they go against the facts that you’re arguing in favour of. 2021: No info yet, Clayton Kershaw 2020: 90.7 Taillon allowed five runs and eight hits over 3 2/3 innings in his second start after missing the 2020 season recovering from Tommy John surgery. Generally speaking, he has league average strikeout rates, … [28] Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said of Taillon, "He has the stuff that allows you to envision down the road a top-of-the-rotation starter. In fact, Taillon’s velocity still isn’t even all the way back. (Harry Pavlidis) 2013-05-29 18:30:00 (link to chat) All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, How does Jameson Taillon compare to other starting pitchers? "[20] However, his stay in Indianapolis was very brief, as an injury to Gerrit Cole necessitated a move to bring Taillon back into the rotation. Bats/Throws: R/R. That said, any information is better than going in blind. You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. [7] The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Taillon with the second overall selection of the draft. While it may burn me, I’m going to pass on him at his current price (195 ADP) and take a chance on Aaron Civale or Zach Eflin who are going around him. Absolutely nothing to see here, just ignore this reading especially if you are drafting in a league with me. Shohei Ohtani. 2021: 89.9. 2 overall pick in 2010. That hasn’t affected him yet, though. Adrian Houser He has had two very good seasons in his career, that is it. Corbin to me seems entirely undraftable at this point, until way after his adp at least. Taillon’s fastball velocity sat solidly in the mid-90s and all indications are he’s healthy. That’s a fair point about velocity. Last year was a disaster … Spin Rate is the rate of spin on a baseball after it is released. And he stunk. Patrick Corbin "[29], Taillon describes his pitch repertoire as being a four-seamer at 94–98 miles per hour (151–158 km/h), a two-seam fastball at 93–96 miles per hour (150–154 km/h), a "power" curveball with diagonal break, and a circle changeup. Jameson Taillon, RHP Age: 29. Jameson Taillon was born in Lakeland, Florida to Christie and Michael Taillon on November 18, 1991. You might expect a pessimistic attitude from someone who’s been through the professional turmoil that Jameson Taillon has experienced. 2021: Has not pitched. 6' 5" / 230. His velocity is not up yet and maybe he might struggle for a few months will he gets used to his new elbow. Conversely, he should also have several <89. Again, there won’t be huge conclusions to draw from this yet. Follow him on Twitter @jeffwzimmerman. That is another thing to watch today, coupled with his four-seam location. Velocity readings are all over the place here, but none are good. The risk-reward element for the #Yankees in adding a pitcher like Jameson Taillon has been well-documented. Jeff, one of the authors of the fantasy baseball guide,The Process, writes for RotoGraphs, The Hardball Times, Rotowire, Baseball America, and BaseballHQ. 89.9 is his average, not his max. Corbin Martin 2020: 93.3 For the velocity readings, I used FanGraphs for the 2019 and 2020 readings and the 2021 information from my personally collected list. Just a minor pitcher with a minor change. NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees made another high-risk offseason addition to their starting rotation, acquiring right-hander Jameson Taillon … Jameson Lee Taillon (/ˈtaɪoʊn/ TIE-own; born November 18, 1991) is a Canadian-American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). 2020: 91.6 (season-long decline, late back injury) He threw his slider 23 times, curveball 17 times, and changeup three times. 2021: 95.6 (one pitch). The sitting 91 mph report crosses him off my draft list. He should remain productive as long as he is healthy. (redguy12588 from Pittsburgh) I don't think his ceiling has been downgraded, so still a #2 as of now. JAMESON TAILLON, RIGHT HANDED PITCHER. 2019: 95.8 Taillon averaged 93.3 mph and topped out at 95. 2019: 91.4 2016 - Robert Gsellman. With his velocity back up, it’s time to draft away. + View Jameson Taillon's Pitches in 3d + Similar Pitchers to Jameson Taillon Based on Velocity and Movement: 2018 - Walker Buehler. The 3/10 means nothing, the problem is that he’s still down in that 90 mph range. But there isn’t. 2021: Has not pitched, Mike Minor That was all in the way of positives, with his night starting to come apart in a 34-pitch second. Madison Bumgarner Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. Yes, velo readings in spring are an indication of velo readings in the regular season. [1][2] As he was born in Florida and his parents were born in Canada, Taillon is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada. Scouts that saw Taillon throughout the summer were surprised at the fluctuation in his velocity, as he showed the big time stuff at times but also showed 91-92 mph heat during his starts. his decline in SPRING TRAINING is .3 mph. Taillon returned in 2016 with the Indians, where he made 10 starts before earning his first major league call-up. 2020: DNP (forearm surgery) Further decline when you’re already throwing 90mph is bad, yes. [10] Baseball America's Jim Callis reported that Taillon's deal included a $6.5 million signing bonus, the second-highest in draft history. [4][5], Prior to the 2010 MLB draft, Fangraphs called Taillon the best high school pitching prospect since Josh Beckett. Tanner Roark The Pirates chose Taillon as the second overall pick in the 2010 MLB draft. Doolittle’s velocity is up from last season, but still not up to his 2019 levels. A ton of hype surrounded Kershaw’s velocity increase last year, but he wasn’t able to keep the gains. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous. I could see if there was a big discount on Corbin that you might want to take a chance. 2019: 96.1 Prior to the 2013 season, Taillon was ranked as the 15th best prospect in baseball by MLB.com. Jameson Lee Taillon (born November 18, 1991) is a Canadian-American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). [6] Baseball America compared him to pitchers like Stephen Strasburg. Also, the pitchers could add velocity as they continue through Spring Training even though it rarely happens. The southpaw is not getting the ground balls he once did, and his velocity is on the decline. Following this weekend’s blockbuster trade that sent Jameson Taillon from the Pirates to the Yankees in exchange for Miguel Yajure, Roansy Contreras, Canaan Smith, and Maikol Escotto, SSTN’s Andy Singer and Mike Whiteman got together to discuss the deal and its impact on the Yankees. He made his MLB debut in 2016. Jameson Taillon: Show them who you really are. Of his 74 pitches, Taillon threw 31 fastballs for an average velocity of 93.3 mph and a max of 95 mph. ... A Barrel is a batted ball with similar exit velocity and launch angle to past ones that led to a minimum .500 batting average and 1.500 slugging percentage. I’ve found most pitchers sit 3 mph under their topped speed, so he’d still be under the 94 mph from 2020 when he posted a 9.90 ERA and 2.10 WHIP. In 25 starts, he pitched to an 8–7 record and 4.44 ERA. But Taillon, 2021: 92. [11], Taillon made his professional debut with the West Virginia Power against the Hagerstown Suns on April 27, 2011. 2020: DNP (COVID complications) [23] On August 14, he underwent surgery to repair a flexor tendon as well as UCL revision, a condition that made him miss all of 2020 as well. I saw several pitches by Corbin that were 91-92 in today’s start. The following season, Taillon spent the entire season on the roster without being injured, pitching to a 3.20 ERA in 32 starts. by Retrosheet. 2019: 95.3 Taillon underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2014 to repair damage to the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow in his throwing arm, costing him the 2014 season,[18] while a sports hernia caused him to miss the 2015 season. 2021: 90-91. Also looks like he threw 7 changeups out of 46 today (~15%), historically it’s been around 5-6% the last two seasons. The sitting 91 mph report crosses him off my draft list. His K/9 went from 8.13 in 2018 (his final full season with the Pirates) to 11.27 during his first full year with the Rays. It's been a great fight back. Spin Rate. 2020: 97.1 (late-season arm injury) Pittsburgh’s sell-off continued over the weekend, with the Pirates sending starting pitcher Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees in return for four prospects. Projections don’t like him projecting an ERA near 5.00 but if the velocity stands, he should at least be around 4.00 ERA pitcher. 2021: 91 (96 topped). While Taillon … By definition, half of his pitches will be above his average so he should have several thrown >91. I’m not ready to buy in just yet until he gets into a few games. Advertisement Tellez had a … [24], Taillon underwent surgery for testicular cancer on May 8, 2017[25][26] and made his first rehab start three weeks later, giving up one run in three innings. In 26 games (25 starts) between both clubs, Taillon compiled a 5–10 record and 3.73 ERA. It would be easy to project Taillon to have sustained and peak velocity comparable to Cole but you have to wonder just how much more he has in him physically. [17] He began the season with Altoona and was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians in August. His name was Jameson Taillon, although there was a brief moment where even I wrote it out as James Taillon. During the offseason, I kept track of pitchers who saw a 2020 velocity drop or were coming back from injuries. His changeup also continued to improve, which was reflected in the fact that he had no platoon split at … 3/10? 2020: 90.2 2020: 88.4 His K-BB% has been on a three-year decline from 25% to 20% to 14% as his velocity as waned. A second Tommy John surgery was the worst possible news for Jameson Taillon, but the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher decided rehabilitation was the perfect time to make a … [13] He began the season with the Bradenton Marauders and he was promoted to the Altoona Curve in August 2012. Morton gained velocity late in the season and into the postseason. Jameson Taillon still a #1-#2 SP prospect, or is he more of a mid rotation guy now? He was 8–1 his senior year and threw a 19-strikeout no-hitter against rival Conroe High School on March 23, 2010. 2020: 92.1 (up with AZ) Also, he’s not going further into games averaging just 5.8 IP last season limiting the time he sees an order the third time. ... Contreras saw a velocity increase and is working on an out pitch. Taillon had to adjust and did so by adjusting his grips on his breaking ball until he discovered a slider/cutter hybrid. 2021: 95. Smith hits the ball hard, but is unproven in the upper levels, which is typically when a player like him starts to move up the prospect ranks. His fastball velocity was solid, and while his one inning felt a little like death-by-a-thousand-cuts, two of the three hits he allowed were on balls hit … K’s were way down last year too. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. His velocity was already way down last year, that’s the point of this article. He’s going to need to reinvent himself or he’s at best a streaming option. Yankees trade for Jameson Taillon. Taillon thinks his fastball velocity is about 95 mph, where it was before the latest injury, and he gained deception. [15] In 26 starts between the two teams, he was 9–8 with a 3.55 ERA. This reading is still not good. Taillon’s 95-mph fastball plays up at least a couple ticks faster due to its solid rise and typically excellent location. [16] Taillon participated in the 2013 World Baseball Classic for Team Canada, being the youngest member of the team at age 21. this is dumb. Jameson Taillon . Ohtani is as talented as ever. 2019: 91.9 Miles Mikolas In his first two seasons in Tout Wars, he's won the H2H league and mixed auction league. I mentioned it, and someone said he topped out at 96 mph. Jameson Taillon was traded to the Yankees in late January 2021 from the Pirates. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. 2019: 94.4 I think it’s a situation to monitor especially with Amir Garrett and Lucas Sims dealing with injuries. Last month the Yankees shipped four minor leaguers to the Pirates in exchange for Taillon – the former top prospect and No. After the game, Taillon was optioned back to Triple-A, but not without receiving compliments from his manager Clint Hurdle on his effort, saying "This kid's poured into everything he's done. He spent the remainder of 2016 with Pittsburgh. note: he also threw 4 IP with 6 Ks on the day this is going up, 3/11/21), Caleb Smith [citation needed], Taillon was named to appear in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game. 2019: 91.6 [14] In his first week with the Curve, August 20–26, 2012, Taillon was named the Eastern League pitcher of the week. 2019: 94.4 Though he doesn’t generate a ton of strikeouts (21.5%) , he really limits walks (6%) and keeps the ball in the yard. 2 overall pick in the 2010 draft, sandwiched between a pair of generational talents in Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. [3] Taillon attended The Woodlands High School in Texas. 2021: 95. 2021: 92, He’s down just a bit, but I’d draft away with confidence. New York Yankees. A lot of pitchers are at, or above, their velocities from last season because they are pitching shorter outings compared to when they are fully stretched out. 2020: DNP (returning from TJS) corbin is down 3/10 of an mph on march 11 is honestly reason for concern? The big concern, of course, is his health, as the former first rounder has twice undergone Tommy … These are all solid numbers, especially for someone who’s expected to … He was 2–3 with a 4.10 ERA in 7 starts. Most of the tricks to keep aging pitchers productive have already been implemented with him, so any velocity loss will degrade his production. [19] Facing off against fellow 2010 first rounder Noah Syndergaard in his debut, Taillon threw 6 innings, giving up 3 runs on 6 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts, not receiving a decision in the eventual 6–5 loss. 2019: 94.8 angels, pinheads. 2021: 94. stadium guns), but it’s better than nothing. 2019: 92.1 I mentioned it, and someone said he topped out at 96 mph. In 18 starts he compiled a 5–4 record and 3.38 ERA. The Pirates traded Taillon to the Yankees before the 2021 season. 2020: 93.9 On June 8, Taillon was recalled to make a spot start with the Pirates, who decided to push back Francisco Liriano's start one day after they played a doubleheader the day before. 2", "riceowls.com Baseball Announces Signing Class – Rice University Official Athletic Site Rice University Official Athletic Site – Baseball", "Prospects pack rosters for 2012 All-Star Futures Game", "Taillon Scheduled To Join Curve For Double-A Debut Tuesday", "Pirates' Gerrit Cole, Jameson Taillon among Top 100 Prospects", "Pirates' top pitching prospect Taillon faces Tommy John surgery", "Pirates prospect Jameson Taillon to debut Wednesday vs. Mets", "Pirates option Taillon after quality debut", "Pirates ace Cole headed to DL; Taillon expected to start against Mets", "Pirates shut down Taillon (forearm) for season", "Yankees land RHP Taillon in trade with Pirates", "James Taillon has surgery for testicular cancer", "Taillon Set For First Rehab Start Since Cancer Surgery", "Jameson Taillon makes first rehab start since cancer diagnosis", "Q&A: Jameson Taillon, Future Pirates Ace", Video of Taillon's pro debut for the West Virginia Power in 2011, 2010 Major League Baseball draft first round selections, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jameson_Taillon&oldid=1017694003, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 14 April 2021, at 04:29. [27], Taillon stands at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) and has a fastball that has hit 99 miles per hour (159 km/h) as well as a "plus" curveball according to MLB.com. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. He has been nominated for two SABR Analytics Research Award for Contemporary Analysis and won it in 2013 in tandem with Bill Petti. 2021: 89.1, Eduardo Rodriguez 47 of the 74 pitches were for strikes, 11 of them on the called strike variety. It could pay huge dividends for Taillon and the Yankees both. Website admin will know that you reported it. (Of course sometimes pitch mix changes don’t always stick past spring training but something to monitor), looks like hes working on a changeup and cutter. [21] On June 14, Taillon made his second start, also against the Mets, throwing 8 scoreless innings, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh before it was broken up by Curtis Granderson, and recording his first win in the 4–0 victory. He previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. 2020: DNP (returning from TJS) Pitcher Jameson Taillon is thrilled to join the New York Yankees and reunite with former teammate Gerrit Cole. 2020: 90.6 ... but has maintained his top-tier velocity … He has won three FSWA Awards including on for his MASH series. 2019: 90.4 In 2019, Taillon's season was cut short due to a forearm injury, he was shut down for the remainder of the season on August 2, 2019 as he would undergo surgery. In Cole’s dominant Tuesday start, his four-seamer averaged 96.9 mph and topped out at 101.5 mph. He says of his pitch selection, "I feel pretty confident right now that I can throw pretty much any pitch in any count. If that extra 10% sticks that could help offset some velo loss. [12] He spent the whole season with the Power, going 2–3 with a 3.98 earned run average (ERA) in 23 starts. LAA • DH • 17. His 95 mph exit velocity in Double-A in 2019 was the best in the minor leagues. Taillon’s promising young career was interrupted by reconstructive elbow surgery, a hernia operation and testicular cancer, only to be derailed again last year by a second Tommy John surgery. 2017 - Tyler Glasnow. It is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm). ... His velocity, however, sat consistently in the mid-90s, topping out in the upper-90s, and scouts gave very high marks to his curve. 2019: 93.5 2018 - Zack Wheeler. Granted I didn’t see the entire thing but I did watch some of the second inning. Velocity readings are all over the place here, but none are good. "[30], Pittsburgh Pirates first-round draft picks, "Jameson Taillon's six weeks from cancer diagnosis to recovery", "All Saints, Vanderbilt star Carson Fulmer goes No. 2021: 89.5. I might actually gamble on him refining his pitch mix… if hes ~90 with his slider and a decent third pitch, he can hit his ~4 era projection. Why take a risk on a guy in the middle of a serious velo decline when there are so many similar pitchers without question marks? I know some of the sources can be a little wonky (e.g. James Paxton Age: 29. On January 24, 2021, the Pirates traded Taillon to the New York Yankees for prospects Miguel Yajure, Roansy Contreras, Maikol Escotto, and Canaan Smith. Updated: Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:07 AM ET, Park Factors in march? by Handedness, Where 2020 Velocity Decliners Stand in Spring Training, blew off his pre-season throwing last year, Five Potential Stars Without Everyday Roles – NL Edition, The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 903 – Spring Standouts, NL Central + NL West Closers. 2019: 92.6 Lamet has not thrown in a game yet, but the 95-mph report from a bullpen is encouraging. Taillon went 4–2 with a 2.04 ERA, striking out 61 in 61.2 innings and walking only 6. Charlie Morton does any veteran throw as hard on march 11 as he does on april 11? I’ve decided to check in on them. 2019: 93.6 In 82 career games, Taillon has a 3.67 ERA, 3.55 FIP, 3.67 xFIP, 8.09 K/9, 2.26 BB/9, 0.93 HR/9, 1.25 WHIP, and 3.93 SIERA. Sean Doolittle 8 overall in MLB draft to Chicago White Sox", "Dual citizen Jameson Taillon 'honoured' to pitch for CanadaDual citizen Jameson Taillon 'honoured' to pitch for Canada", "Pirates select Jameson Taillon in first round of Draft", "The Woodlands pitcher Taillon wowing major league scouts", "Bucs draft high school arm Taillon at No. I’m a little worried that he hasn’t been in games yet. One of which he underperformed his expected stats so war is much higher than on field result. 2018 was his best season, Taillon was considered to be one of the best pitchers in the National League. 2021: 92. While not an elite prospect, Martin has completed his rehab and should be able to help the Diamondbacks. [citation needed]. The Yankees acquired pitcher Jameson Taillon from the Pirates on Sunday for four prospects, the team announced. 2020: 93.4 The 29-year-old didn’t pitch in 2020, his season lost due to rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery in … Taillon has good velocity and spin on his pitches. Bumgarner seems to be caring after he blew off his pre-season throwing last year. With the exception of Greinke, I have learned that spring training velocity matters. Still, I am looking forward to see if this new attack style is here to stay. 2020: 90.7 If this means I will have no shares of him, I’m fine with that. The New York Yankees sure hope so. [8][9] However, hours before the signing deadline, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Taillon had indeed signed with the Pirates. Corbin is nearly unrosterable if his velocity is headed down even more. 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