23.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
Blake
Dayton
Princeton (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Canes Ohio Prime 2027
5' 11" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Canes Ohio Prime 2027
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/23
17.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/04/24
-
Hard Hit %
88
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/23
80.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/24
306
Distance (max)
2/04/24
67
Sweet Spot %
2/19/23
7.38
60
2/19/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
16.1
Run speed (max)
2/04/24
81
INF Velo
9/29/23
81
OF Velo
2/04/24
76
C Velo
2/04/24
2.04 - 2.08
Pop Time
2/19/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.38
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.04 - 2.33
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.9
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.43 - 2.71
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
306
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
197
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
306
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
284
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
178
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.2
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: Canes Ohio 2.4.24
Feb 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Canes Scout Weekend
Sep 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
69.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
123
Distance (avg)
215
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Southern Ohio Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: Canes Ohio 2.4.24
Feb 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Southern Ohio Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
62.4
Bat Speed (max)
59.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.62
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Scout Day: Canes Ohio Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 5, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: Canes Ohio Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 5, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Canes Ohio - Feb 5, 2024
- 2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Mar 3, 2023
- Results From 2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- Results From 2022 Southern Ohio Rising Stars ID - Mar 14, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: RBI Reds - Feb 21, 2022
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Blake Dayton: C/OF, (2026) Princeton, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. (67.0 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced strong stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 81 mph; showed a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 76 mph during throw downs; has a fluid transfer, firm hands, and consistent feet. recorded a pop time of 2.07-2.16. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action.
Blake Dayton: C/3B, (2026) Princeton, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. (68.1 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Had a simple flat swing plane, efficient bat speed and high finish. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 78 mph. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 69 mph; has sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural transfer. had consistent pop times of 2.04-2.08. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Clocked a time of 7.38 in the 60-yard dash.
Ran a 4.53 30 yard dash.
Blake Dayton: C/3B, (2026) Princeton, OH. 5-foot-9, 160-pound. In the box, Dayton's best exit velocity was 76 mph. Starts in a quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, had a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 62 mph during throw downs; has soft hands, a natural transfer, and consistent feet. recorded a pop time of 2.43-2.68. Clean setup with some flexibility. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).