Layne Holmes: RHP/OF, (2023) Mattawan, MI. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 90 mph. Starts in a crouched narrow stance with a high load, then uses a short stride. Has a level long swing plane and has high finish. Line drive approach. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.73. Solid on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows high effort. Showed athletic balance point and falling off shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off recoil finish. Slider (70-73 mph). Threw his fastball 83-85 mph. (Max spin 2191; Avg 2022). 

Layne Holmes

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Layne Holmes: RHP/OF, (2023) Mattawan, MI. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. Smooth in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 97 mph. (70.6 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced crouched stance with a rhythmic arm bar load, then used a small leg kick. Had quick bat speed, simple short swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. In the outfield, he used momentum and arm strength to record throws up to 88 mph. On the mound, curveball (73-74 mph), changeup (75-76 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 83-85 mph. (Max spin ; Avg ). 

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Layne Holmes: RHP/OF, (2023) Mattawan, MI. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. Athletic on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Displayed an athletic finish Sat with his fastball at 82-83 mph. Shows running action. (Max spin 2019; Avg 1923). Shows tight action on his 12/6 curveball (72-73). (Max spin 2129; Avg 2064). His sharp slider (72-73) shows late tight action. (Max spin 2121; Avg 2050). 

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Layne Holmes, Mattawan, 2023, MI

Position: RHP/OF

Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound.

Pitching: Athletic. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, clean arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, an athletic finish.

FB: T83. 82-83 mph. (Max spin 2019;  Avg 1923). Running action. 

CB: 72-73 mph. Tight action, 12/6 shape. (Max spin 2129; Avg 2064). 

SL: 72-73 mph. Late tight action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2121; Avg 2050). 

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Layne Holmes: RHP/OF, (2023) Mattawan, MI. 6-foot, 175-pound. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. (65.33 mph bat speed average). (20.82 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a toe tap. Long swing plane. Line drive approach. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 84 mph; had choppy footwork, consistent hands, and a natural lengthy exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.77. On the mound, curveball (67-69 mph). Sat with his fastball at 81-83 mph. (Max spin 2081; Avg 1966). 

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Layne Holmes, Mattawan, 2023, MI

Position: RHP/OF

Body: 6-foot, 175-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Capable. Starts in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a toe tap. Line drive approach. 

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 80.74 mph. 65.33 mph bat speed average. 20.82 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Consistent hands, choppy footwork, natural lengthy exchange. Solid.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 84 mph outfield velocity. 

Speed: 6.77 (60-yard).

FB: T83. 81-83 mph. (Max spin 2081;  Avg 1966). 

CB: 67-69 mph. (Max spin 2115; Avg 2083). 

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Layne Holmes: RHP/OF, (2023) Mattawan, MI. 6-foot, 175-pound. Smooth at the plate, Holmes clocked an exit velocity of 91 mph. Begins in a tall stance with a choppy quick load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was above average, used a simple flat swing plane and level finish. He found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. When throwing from the outfield, he showed off his strong arm with throws at velocities of 88 mph. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.68 60-yard dash. Smooth on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a long arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows high effort. Showed tall balance point and even shoulders. Has a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-84 mph; shows consistent control and cutting action with sharp movement. Had consistent control and late action on his sharp curveball (70-73). 

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Layne Holmes, Mattawan, 2023, MI

Position: RHP/OF

Body: 6-foot, 175-pound .

Hit: (RHH) Started in a tall stance with a choppy quick load, then used a short stride. Above average bat speed. Level finish, simple flat swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 80.95 mph. 62.63 mph bat speed average. 20.73 mph hand speed average.

Arm: 88 mph outfield velocity. 

Speed: 6.68 (60-yard).

Pitching: Smooth. Tall-and-fall delivery, high effort. ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, a clean finish.

FB: T84. 82-84 mph. (Max spin 2190;  Avg 2110). Consistent accuracy, cutting action, sharp movement. 

CB: 70-73 mph. Consistent command, late action, sharp movement.

Layne Holmes: RHP/OF, (2023) Mattawan, MI. 6-foot, 175-pound athletic frame. Athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 93 mph, showing his ability to drive the ball with power. Began in a tall stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick to start his swing. Bat speed is explosive, has rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Pull side approach. Athletic when throwing from the outfield, he showed off his strong arm with throws at velocities of 90 mph;had soft hands, a quick exchange and athletic footwork. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.41. Athletic on the mound, showing lightning arm speed he used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Showed some effort in his delivery. Has consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 83-84 mph; had cutting action and control in the zone. Has consistent control and sweeping action on his curveball (67-68). His changeup (67-68) has sinking action and very consistent control. Had very consistent control and cutting action on his slider (68-69).

Hitting At the plate from a crouch stance shows minimal front leg movement while using a hand load swinging with a longer bat path. 

Fielding: in the outfield shows a relaxed approach as the ball is hit takes a step with a longer action throwing from a high three-quarter arm angle with a loose arm

 Pitching: On the mound sets up in the middle of the rubber takes a step left arriving to his balance point quickly, showcases a long loose arm action with the fast arm. Shows some arm side run during his fastball. Curve ball shows some spin.