Tyler Jaynes is a 2027 LHP/OF with a lean, athletic 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame and two-way upside. On the mound, Jaynes works exclusively from the stretch with an athletic, inward-turn lift into a drop-and-drive delivery. His loose, full arm action creates a fastball that sits 79–83 mph (T84) with arm-side action. The breaking ball mix features a 70–73 mph curveball (up to 2054 rpm) and a 71–72 mph sweeping slider, while the changeup is a quality offering with heavy fade and separation from the fastball. Command is still developing. His 87 mph arm from the outfield is his best present tool, and the athleticism carries to the box as well. The left-handed hitter uses a toe-tap stride and uphill swing to generate power, flashing a 92 mph exit velocity. Jaynes posted a 7.16 60-yard dash and an impressive 24” vertical, signaling explosive traits and continued projection.
6/04/24
Tyler Jaynes, North Central High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, projectable build. Delivery: Stretch primary delivery with a high leg kick and comfortable, compact balance point in back hip. Big stride down the slope keeping weight comfortably coiled in drive leg. Consistently lands square. Shoulders work slightly uphill down the mound. Lots of separation in upper and lower halves. Overall high-intent delivery. Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm swing from an over the top slot. FB: T83, 78-82 mph. Straight FB w/ abv/avg RPM's. T2126, 2002 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Developing movement profile. T2001, 1935 average rpm. SL: 71-71 mph. Developing movement profile. T1939, 1901 average rpm. CH: 72-74 mph. Straight fading CH. T1589, 1495 average rpm. ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.
6/04/24
Tyler Jaynes, North Central High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, projectable build. Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup with hands moderately high to start. Small load into drive leg paired with a toe-tap timing mechanism. Short, quick hover stride follows toe-tap. hands move back in time with stride as shoulders remain even. Quick hands with a lift approach. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 343' max distance. Arm: LH. OF-85 mph. Long, loose arm action from an over the top slot. Defense: Sure hands with fundamental footwork. Easy exchange. ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, projectable build.
Delivery: Stretch primary delivery with a high leg kick and comfortable, compact balance point in back hip. Big stride down the slope keeping weight comfortably coiled in drive leg. Consistently lands square. Shoulders work slightly uphill down the mound. Lots of separation in upper and lower halves. Overall high-intent delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm swing from an over the top slot.
FB: T83, 78-82 mph. Straight FB w/ abv/avg RPM's. T2126, 2002 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Developing movement profile. T2001, 1935 average rpm.
SL: 71-71 mph. Developing movement profile. T1939, 1901 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Straight fading CH. T1589, 1495 average rpm.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, projectable build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup with hands moderately high to start. Small load into drive leg paired with a toe-tap timing mechanism. Short, quick hover stride follows toe-tap. hands move back in time with stride as shoulders remain even. Quick hands with a lift approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-85 mph. Long, loose arm action from an over the top slot.
Defense: Sure hands with fundamental footwork. Easy exchange.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.