Maxwell
Layne

: OF/RHP, (2023) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-9, 170-pound athletic solid build. Solid in the box, Layne clocked an exit velocity of 98 mph. (73.4 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced tall stance with a compact load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed was flashed above average, and showed a level upward swing plane. Gap to gap approach. 

Maxwell Layne: OF/RHP, (2023) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-9, 165-pound. At the plate, Layne clocked an exit velocity of 91 mph. (75.4 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic active stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Has a loose uphill swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. Solid in the outfield, he used momentum and arm strength to record throws up to 89 mph;shows a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.56. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Threw his fastball 82-86 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2289; Avg 2227). Shows slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (69-72). (Max spin 2522; Avg 2473). He had slight action on his changeup (76-78). 

Maxwell Layne: OF/RHP, (2023) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-9, 165-pound. In the box, Layne's best exit velocity was 92 mph. (68.3 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Had a simple level swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Solid throwing from the outfield, he displayed power in his arm with throws up to 89 mph;shows a natural exchange, consistent feet, and twitchy hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.64. On the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-83 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2038; Avg 2000). Threw a 11/5 curveball (71-73) with slurvey action. (Max spin 2309; Avg 2276). His changeup (74-75) had fading action. 

Maxwell Layne: OF/RHP, (2023) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-9, 160-pound. In the box, the switch hitter's best exit velocity was 91 mph. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then used a controlled stride. Has a simple flat swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 82 mph; had soft hands, a natural exchange, and quick fluid footwork. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.21 at the event. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing some arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2507; Avg 2407). Has slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (74-76). (Max spin 2769; Avg 2701). His changeup (71-74) shows some action. 

Maxwell Layne: OF/RHP, (2023) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-9, 155-pound athletic frame. In the box, the switch hitter had a max exit velocity of 91 mph. Started in an open athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average and displays a level rotational swing plane. Athletic in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 82 mph; has soft hands, athletic quick feet, and a clean exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball one hand. Clocked a 60 time of 7.2 at the event. 

Hit:Switch hitter. From the left side he has a smooth, fluid load that comes together well. Aggressive hacks inside a rotational sequence. Ball comes off well when squared. A bit more consistent from the right where he was able to work the ball around the yard.
Power:Gap to gap pop.
Offensive Projection:Multiple roles.
Field:Plays with an uptempo pace in the outfield that he carries throughout sequence. Athleticism shows out there.
Throw:Accurate thrower with jump out of the hand.
Defensive Projection:Multiple Spots.

Hit:Smooth swinger in the box. Flat path with a balanced combination of strength and speed to swing. Well above average bat speed for class at 74mph on blast.
Power:Line drive pop with gap abilities.
Offensive Projection:Multiple Roles.
Max BP Exit Velocity:87 mph
Max BP Distance: 304 ft
Field:Controlled actions in the outfield. Plays with feel. Ball skills on par for class.
Throw:Developing strength with mostly accurate deliveries.
Defensive Projection: Corner Type.

Scouting Notes:Smooth delivery, clean arm. Physical signs of more velocity to come. High spin rate guy with a natural cut to the fastball. Complements fastball with an 11/5 shaped breaking ball with big action.
Fastball:73-76mph.
Fastball Spin Rate:2158-2316
Breaking Ball:61-63mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate:2202-2245

2/23/20 Position Player
Hit: Right handed hitter. Athletic, open setup in the box,. Loading sequence is simple, as he uses a toe tap to get back to even and for timing purposes. Level bat path through the zone, in which he was able to produce several line drives. 
Power: 79mph tee ev. Line drive pop.
Offensive Projection: Table setter.
Field: Worked out as an OF. Possesses athletic actions and good footwork for young age.
Throw: 74 mph arm from the OF. Developing arm strength.
Defensive Projection: OF 

2/23/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Right handed pitcher. Smooth, fluid delivery with simple arm action from a ¾ arm slot. 
Fastball: 70-74 mph. Fastball shows subtle arm side action. Velocity will develop with physical maturity.
Curveball: 58-61mph. Pops out of hand, with big gradual action.
Changeup: 64-65mph.Able to maintain arm speed with developing fade action.