8/5/15- Layton is a 6-foot-1 160-pound right-handed hitting shortstop and right-handed pitcher. He has a 77 mph exit velo and ran a 7.13 30. Starts in open stance, leg kick, aggressive swing speed, maintains barrel, gap-to-gap approach, solid contact during batting practice, doubled in game action, runs bases aggressively. During defensive evaluations, athletic actions, over the top release, soft hands, quick feet, loose arm action, mostly accurate throws at 77 mph. On the mound, Layton has a high three-quarters release, throws with smooth rhythm and regular effort. Throws slightly across body with level shoulders. Fastball at 76-81, with run, has command of curveball, 11-to-5 shape, late movement. Struck-out two batters and allowed two hits in game action.
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Zachary
Layton
Blue Valley West (HS) • KS
6' 1" • 160LBS
R/R • 26yr 7mo
6' 1" • 160LBS
R/R • 26yr 7mo
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2016 National
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Zach is a 6'1' 160-pound right hand hitting middle infielder and right handed pitcher from Blue Valley West. Is athletic with good hands and feet, good defensive actions and a loose easy arm that makes accurate throws across the infield with a top velo of 79 mph. Can run well and move side to side posting a 6.84 60/yd. Has a easy balanced swing with a smooth load and a long stride and has a middle of the field approach during BP with a exit velo of 81 mph.On the mound is easy and smooth with a good delivery and 3/4 arm slot with inline landing. Fastball ranges 79-82 mph with good arm side run and a curve-ball with short 11/5 late break from 69-72 mph.
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