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Grayson Johnston: C/RHP, (2025) Maumelle, AR. 5-foot-11, 175-pound solid frame. Projectable in the box, Johnston had an exit velocity of 85 mph. (65.0 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed is present quick, uses a simple rotational swing plane and high finish. He created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Up the middle aggressive approach. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 77 mph during throw downs; had sure consistent hands, a clean quick transfer, and rhythmic quick footwork. had consistent pop times of 2.00-2.07. Athletic quiet setup with average flexibility. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick consistent arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.66. Fluid on the mound, using a short arm action he showed quick arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed athletic consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic clean finish. Threw his fastball 77-80 mph; has command in the zone and slight deceiving action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2185; Avg 2075). His heavy changeup (69-70) has in the zone control and gradual sinking action. Throws a 10/4 slider (65-67) with glove side feel control and tight hard action. (Max spin 2388; Avg 2296).

Scout Evaluation

Grayson Johnston, Maumelle, 2025, AR

Position: C/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pound solid frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Starts in an open athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a controlled toe tap stride. Present quick bat speed. High finish, simple rotational swing. Up the middle aggressive approach.

Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 79.9 mph. 65.0 mph bat speed average. 18.4 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.00-2.07 pop times. Sure consistent hands, rhythmic quick footwork, clean quick exchange. Confident. Athletic quiet setup with average flexibility.

Arm: 77 mph catcher velocity. Quick consistent arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.66 (60-yard).

Pitching: Fluid. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic clean finish.

FB: T80. 77-80 mph. (Max spin 2185;  Avg 2075). In the zone accuracy, slight deceiving action, heavy movement.

CH: 69-70 mph. In the zone control, gradual sinking action, heavy movement.

SL: 65-67 mph. Glove side feel control, tight hard action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2388; Avg 2296).

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Grayson Johnston: C/3B, (2025) Maumelle, AR. 5-foot-11, 165-pound projectable athletic frame. Recorded a time of 7.54 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable in the box, Johnston recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. (66.84 mph bat speed average). (18.67 mph hand speed average). Began in an open athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a toe tap controlled stride. Bat speed was average efficient, had a short flat swing plane and a back foot level finish. He created a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Up the middle aggressive approach. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 73 mph; has smooth rhythmic feet, a quick natural transfer, and consistent sure hands. he had a pop time of 2.04-0.00. Some flexibility and athletic quiet setup. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a quick consistent arm action and uninterrupted slot.  (Max spin ; Avg ).

Scout Evaluation

Grayson Johnston, Maumelle, 2025, AR

Position: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pound projectable athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Starts in an open athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a toe tap controlled stride. Average efficient bat speed. Back foot level finish, short flat swing. Up the middle aggressive approach.

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 82.16 mph. 66.84 mph bat speed average. 18.67 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.04-0.00 pop times. Consistent sure hands, smooth rhythmic footwork, quick natural exchange. Capable fluid. Some flexibility and athletic quiet setup.

Arm: 73 mph catcher velocity. Quick consistent arm action, uninterrupted slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.54 (60-yard).

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Grayson Johnston: C/3B, (2025) Maumelle, AR. 5-foot-10, 165-pound proportional solid frame. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 88 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a slow controlled load, then used a toe tap. Has average bat speed, short upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contacts. Gap to gap approach. Smooth while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; shows sure consistent hands, rhythmic fluid feet, and a quick clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 74 mph; had soft consistent hands, a lengthy fluid exchange, and consistent average footwork. produced pop times of 2.12-2.19. Some flexibility and athletic setup. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a long arm action and a ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.8.

Scout Evaluation

Grayson Johnston, Maumelle, 2025, AR

Position: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pound proportional  solid frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a slow controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 73.04 mph. 64.70 mph bat speed average. 18.50 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.12-2.19 pop times. Soft consistent hands, consistent average footwork, lengthy fluid exchange. Capable. Athletic setup with some flexibility. (IF) Sure consistent hands, rhythmic fluid footwork, quick clean exchange. Smooth.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. 74 mph catcher velocity. Long arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.80 (60-yard).