01/15/2021 - 2021 Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament (TX)
Tyler is an athletic OF/RHP prospect who showed well during the Pre-Season All-America Tournament. In the field, Tyler shows fluid footwork and is agile covering ground. He gets into an athletic position and fields the ball out in front with soft hands. His exchange is quick and he makes consistent throws with carry through his target. At the plate, this RHH shows an advanced approach through an open setup. He works through a level swing with fast bat speed, leading to loud contact and great all fields power. On the mound, Tyler shows a two pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 81mph with arm side run. Breaking ball displays sharp 12-6 break. Overall, Tyler is a talented prospect who has the skill set to contribute at the next level.
09/04/2020 - HS All-Region Tournament
Tyler continues to show as a prospect on the diamond. In the OF, he takes proper routes / angles in tracking balls down. He works to get behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. Range is a plus as he moves well laterally and covers ground. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he shows a squared setup. Hands are quick (89 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 81 mph. Breaking ball displays 12/6 shape with late/sharp break and displays as an outstanding pitch. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program.
07/14/2020 - National Evaluation and Tryout - Frisco (DFW), TX
Tyler is a strong, athletic OF who has a tremendous future on the diamond. In the OF not many balls get down that are hit his way (7.12 60 time). He has the versatility to play all 3 OF spots effectively. Throws are accurate with on line carry (87 mph exit velocity) to his target. At the plate, he continues to shine. He stands in with a solid/strong base and has fluid rhythm to load. Barrel delivery is short/quick with aggression as he connects with power (93 exit velocity) driving to all parts of the field.
06/06/2020 - 2020 Under Armour Showcase: Baseball Factory's National Texas
Tyler continues to fill out his 6'2" frame and show well at Baseball Factory events. He showed a smooth right-handed swing with loft that led to a solid batting practice session. The ball comes off his barrel well and he makes a coordinated move through contact. Defensively, he closed well on balls and has a feel for angles and the ability to go back on balls. His 6.94 speed plays well in the OF. Overall, there is still more upside here for this all-around prospect.
01/17/2020 - 2020 Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament
Tyler displayed good foot speed, a strong arm, and very good power during his time at the Pre-Season AA. He ran his fastest 60 to date at 6.94 seconds, posted a spike in exit velo to 91 MPH, and in raw power to a grade of 58. In the OF, Tyler has athletic actions, active feet, and sure hands. He gets good reads off the bat, makes plays consistently, and throws with momentum and carry to his cut off man Offensively, Tyler has an open stance, good balance, and a level swing path. He has plus bat speed, he hits hard to the pull side, and he makes good use of his lower body.
10/20/2019 - College PREP - Conroe (Houston), TX
Tyler is an athletic, OF who will graduate in 2021. Defensively, Tyler has good aggressiveness to the ball through active feet. He covers ground, fields athletically, and has a strong/loose arm to his cut off man. Solid defense can improve by playing more through the ball and quickening his release. Offensively, Tyler has a square stance, he loads well, and stands in with solid balance. He makes consistent contact gap to gap, and he uses his lower 1/2 well. Improved timing and staying level throughout will help hitting continue to get better.