Then & Now: Lincoln Dalton, RHP, Pleasant Valley
January 12, 2026
In our Then & Now series, we examine how Iowa athletes have progressed over time using trusted Prep Baseball showcase metrics. By comparing everything from speed and arm strength to Blast swing traits and TrackMan performance, we get a clear picture of each player's developmental arc. Today we look at Pleasant Valley's Lincoln Dalton, a right handed pitcher in the class of 2026.
Take a look at the progress in his key metrics below:
Curveball Spin Rate: 2078 RPM (Mar 2023) ➡️ 2651 RPM (Aug 2025)
Fastball Velo: 83.6 MPH (Mar 2023) ➡️ 90 MPH (Mar 2025)
Curveball Velo: 71.1 MPH (Mar 2023) ➡️ 77.2 MPH (Mar 2025)
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UPCOMING IOWA EVENTS
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| IA Preseason ID-Eastern Iowa | 02/08/2026 | Eastern Iowa Sports Facility, Monticello, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Eastern Iowa (2030s Only) | 02/08/2026 | Eastern Iowa Sports Facility, Monticello, IA |
| IA Preseason ID-Central Iowa | 02/15/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Central Iowa S1 (2030s Only) | 02/15/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| IA Preseason ID-Southeast Iowa | 02/16/2026 | Musco Sports Center, Muscatine, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Southeast Iowa (2030s Only) | 02/16/2026 | Musco Sports Center, Muscatine, IA |
| IA Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | 03/08/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Central Iowa S2 (2030s Only) | 03/08/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 220-pounds.
Delivery: RH- larger workhorse type frame, high coil over rubber, has increased tempo to delivery, has above avg. body control, fills up zone with four pitchers, projects as a starting pitcher at next level.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. T2382, 2283 average rpm.
CB: 73-77 mph. T2611, 2533 average rpm.
SL: 78-79 mph. T2659, 2602 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. T2104, 2063 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 220-pounds.
Hit: LHH- Square stance with controlled body load, balanced in the box with an aggressive swing, body control is above avg., consistently squares baseball well with flashes of higher end exit velocities.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 239' max distance.
Defense: RH.
ATH: 7.98 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.42 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.70 max vertical.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 220-pounds.
Defense: RH. INF - 88.00 mph. Mobile and athletic for position possessing well above avg. arm strength for position.
Hit: LHH. Square stance with rolling hand load, repeats swing well, hard line drive and fly ball contact to pull side of field.
Power: 96 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Controlled throughout until foot strike; explodes from that point driving baseball towards home.
Arm Action: RH. long clean arm swing, projectable frame, arm works, OT slot.
FB: T86, 86-86 mph.
CB: 70-71 mph.
SL: 76-76 mph.
CH: 77-78 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6_3, 190-pounds.
Defense: INF - 84 mph. Tends to work straight through ball, high fielding position, glove is usable, long release on throws with avg. accuracy to bag.
Hit: LHH. Square stance, crouches into hitting position, rolling hand load, pull approach with flashes of hard line drive and fly ball contact.
Power: 93.10 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: dnr runner in the 60.
Delivery: Controlled balance point, moves well down mound, clean finish to plate.
Arm Action: RH. Ball comes out of hand well, athletic arm action, H3/4 slot.
FB: T83.60, 82.6-83.4 mph. Slight running action for strikes.
CB: 66.5-70.9 mph. 12/6 shape with flashes of sharp break.
SL: 71.2-73.4 mph. Avg. feel for zone with 11/5 shape.
CH: 73.8-74.7 mph. Good feel for zone with run, sink & fading action.