12/20/2024 - Baseball Factory Pirate City Holiday Experience
Tait continues to raise his game as he refines his skills both at the plate and in the field. His foot speed has improved, evidenced by his best 60 time to date, while his hitting and power potential show growth through a squared setup at the plate. He has quick hands that work through an aggressive swing path, staying inside the ball and utilizing all fields with a line-drive approach, aided by an aggressive hip turn in his lower half. At first base, Tait displays smooth, fluid actions and reliable footwork around the bag, with quality receiving skills, although his hands could be presented more out front earlier. His range will increase as he continues to boost foot quickness. On the mound, his arm strength has jumped, hitting a top velocity of 75 mph with a fastball in the 73-75 mph range that shows arm-side run. His breaking ball presents an 11/5 shape and gradual break, and he demonstrates solid control by throwing strikes with all his pitches. As he works on a long toss program to build further arm strength, Tait’s stock on the mound will continue to climb.
06/24/2022 - Baseball Factory Select Training at the College World Series (MS)
Tait is a coachable 1B/RHP prospect who worked hard on his skills during the Select Training at the CWS. In the field, Tait makes the routine plays and works to keep his throws accurate to his target. He shows good glove technique picking throws out of the dirt. Presenting his glove to the ball sooner can help Tait field ground balls more efficiently. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a tall stance and takes a short stride. He gets into his load on time and works through a smooth swing, driving the ball from gap to gap. Tait can generate more pop off the barrel by engaging his lower half more. On the mound, Tait gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He works with a loose arm and stays inline toward the plate, finishing with a controlled landing. Tait operates with a two pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 61mph. Breaking ball sits from 50-51mph with 11-5 break. Driving his lower half more can help Tait improve his pitch velocity. Overall, Tait is a solid prospect who has the time and potential to further build upon his skills on the field.
01/14/2022 - 2022 Baseball Factory Pre-Season Prospects Tournament (MS)
Tait is a strong 1B/RHP in the class of 2026 out of Kalispell, MT. At 1B, he showed active feet around the bag working hard for his infielders. He fielded the ball out front with good glove presentation and made strong feeds to his targets. At the plate, he uses a square set up with a short stride and hand load to get in a strong hitting position. He works a line drive approach but flashed glimpses of power which will increase will more utilization of his lower half. On the mound, he worked a 2 pitch mix. He threw a fastball with tail that topped out at 59mph and a change up with good sink. With three more years to develop, Tait has the time and potential to further build upon his skills on the field.
07/30/2021 - Baseball Factory Pro Select Training at Jackie Robinson Training Complex (MS)
Tait is a 1B/RHP prospect who will graduate in 2026. In the field, he starts on the balls of his feet and works around the baseball. He throws from an over-the-top release point and has good carry on his throws with an arm velocity up to 60mph. He flashes potential in the field but needs to improve overall athleticism to tap into that potential. At the plate, he hits from a tall and square stance. He gets on-plane early as he sprayed balls consistently to all fields with a bat exit velocity up to 66mph during BP. A slight adjustment to his grip and incorporating his lower half will help improve his swing. On the mound, Tait works exclusively from the stretch. He separates his hands on time and throws from a high 3/4 arm slot. He strides in-line toward the plate with a controlled landing. During the games, Tait threw a FB that sat 51-53mph with good command. He didn't allow a hit in 2 innings of work. With five more years to mature and develop, this 2-way prospect has the time and potential to further build upon his skills on the field.
01/08/2021 - 2021 Baseball Factory Pre-Season Prospects Tournament (MS)
Tait continues to show improvements on the diamond. At the plate, hitting / power potential have improved through an open setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He makes consistent contact through a line drive approach with power showing best to the pull side. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. At 1B, he displays clean / smooth actions. Feet are active as he displays proper footwork as he works to square ground balls and plays through with his body. He is a quality receiver at the bag, displaying proper footwork. Glove action is clean but needs to present more out front. On the mound, fastball showed a range of 48-50 mph with sink. Breaking ball displays 2/8 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup but throws to hard, resembling fastball. Control is solid as he throws strikes with all his pitches. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program.
11/08/2019 - Baseball Factory Select Training & Competition in Arizona (Ages 12-14)
Tait continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. At 1B, defensive abilities have improved as he displays smooth / fluid actions. He displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are clean but needs to present more out front. Range will increase as he continues to improve foot quickness. At the plate, he shows a squared setup. Hands are loose and work through a level swing path. He makes consistent contact with power showing best to the pull side. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. At the event, he was 1 for 3. On the mound, fastball showed a range of 46-50 mph. He maintains arm speed on his changeup but throws too hard, resembling fastball. Getting on a long toss program to develop more arm strength will aid in improving abilities on the mound. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and works hard to be the best he can be.
10/06/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Spokane, WA
Tait is a young, 2-way player who plays 1B and RHP. Defensively, Tait moves well around the bag and makes the routine plays on balls hit his way. He has good bag awareness, a clean exchange, and he throws with some accuracy to his target. On the mound, Tait has eyes on target, a simple delivery, and he gets good pivot off of his back foot. His FB touches 48 MPH and he is around the zone. At the plate, Tait has a crouched stance, he rotates his hips through, and works the ball well to the opposite field. He will need to work on the following in order for skills to get better.
Infield
1. Pre-pitch action
2. Hands
3. Footwork
Pitching
1. Separation
2. Arm action
3. Finish
Offense
1. Lower body
2. Rhythm
3. Barrel accuracy