@Haydnjinkins28 
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
9/28/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
OF
Haydn
Jinkins
Highland CC (KS)
Grain Valley (HS) • MO
5' 11" • 181LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: YBC 18u
Grain Valley (HS) • MO
5' 11" • 181LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: YBC 18u
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
9/28/25
27.3
Rot. Acc (max)
9/28/25
50
Hard Hit %
9/28/25
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
9/28/25
88
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/28/25
306
Distance (max)
9/28/25
88
Sweet Spot %
9/28/24
7.07
60-yd
7/25/26
4.10
30-yd
9/28/24
1.77
10-yd
9/28/25
19.0
Run speed (max)
9/28/25
83
INF Velo
9/28/25
82
OF Velo
9/28/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
9/28/24
76.6 - 78.3
Velo Range
9/28/24
1876
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
Changeup
74 - 75
Velo Range
2/11/24
1576
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
Curveball
71.4 - 71.8
Velo Range
9/28/24
1914
Spin Rate (avg)
9/28/24
Slider
66 - 68
Velo Range
2/11/24
2196
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
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INF/OF Haydn Jinkins (Grain Valley, 2026) continues to intrigue our staff each time we see him. At 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, Jinkins swings a quick, rotational right-handed barrel with a level path through the zone. There’s more impact to come as he continues to add strength, but he already showed the ability to drive the ball with authority to the pull side, posting a 93.6 mph peak exit velocity in this look. Defensively, he showed steady actions and an 83 mph arm across the diamond from short.
INF/OF/RHP Haydn Jinkins (Grain Valley) emerged from Saturday’s look as a projectable 2026 athlete to keep an eye on. Jinkins was a standout defensively, showing clean, advanced actions with smooth, reliable hands. His 82 mph infield and outfield velocities were both among the top-3 at the event. At the plate, Jinkins flashed gap-to-gap power, spraying line drives with an all-fields approach. With plenty of room to add size and strength, Jinkins barreled his best ball at 90.2 mph.
Haydn Jinkins, Grain Valley (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, projectable frame.
Delivery: Works exclusively from the stretch. Comes set closed off. Tall balance point with weight stacked over back foot. Drop/drive delivery type. Lands even to slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm swing. 3/4 window.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. T1984, 1876 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Horizontal movement. T2212, 2196 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Maintains FB arm speed. T1598, 1576 average rpm.
ATH: 1.86 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.40 max vertical.
Haydn Jinkins, Grain Valley (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open stance with some knee bend. Hands start away from body and load back as stride starts. Weight stays distributated over back leg. Quick, short stride to toe-tap timing mechanism. Hands work behind and uphill through the zone. Hands drop to get to lower pitches, cuts across the ball occasionally. 63.9 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 258' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Short, 3/4 arm action. Showed ability to throw from multiple arm angles.
Defense: Active feet. Glove works out front in middle of the body. Showed lateral range.
ATH: 1.86 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.40 max vertical.