Layton has a projectable 6-foot-4, 175-pound frame with the ability to throw three pitches consistently for strikes. Layton uses a ¾ arm slot with quick arm speed and a loose arm with easy effort. His fastball sat 78-81 mph, topping at 83-mph with some sink and cut action. His best pitch looked to be a 70-73 mph change up with fastball arm speed and late arm side movement, while staying down in the zone. He also threw a 66-69 mph breaking ball with sharp 11-to-5 action, and at times showing 12-to-6 movement. Layton also ran one of the fastest 60 times, a 6.91. Layton has room to fill out and has the potential to be a top of the rotation starter.