@ljjames2029 86.4
Velocity (max)
8/07/26
CLASS OF 2029
RHP
1B
Layne
James
Santa Cruz Valley Union (HS) • AZ
6' 1" • 253.5LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Knight’s Elite Select National
6' 1" • 253.5LBSR/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Knight’s Elite Select National
Rankings
2029 National
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2029 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
83.1 - 86.1
Velo Range
8/07/26
2085
Spin Rate (avg)
1/11/26
Changeup
74 - 74
Velo Range
8/07/26
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
68.8 - 73.3
Velo Range
8/07/26
1897
Spin Rate (avg)
1/11/26
99.1
Exit Velocity (max)
1/11/26
93.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/11/26
385
Distance (max)
8/07/26
71
Sweet Spot %
1/11/26
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
8/07/26
88
Bat Speed (max)
1/11/26
17.2
Rot. Acc (max)
8/07/26
86
Hard Hit %
1/11/26
7.56
60-yd
8/07/26
4.18
30-yd
8/07/26
1.79
10-yd
8/07/26
18.2
Run speed (max)
8/07/26
83
INF Velo
8/07/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2026
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Hitting
2026
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
385
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
164
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.3672
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
Arizona State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 7, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
98.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
385
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Southern Arizona Preseason ID
Jan 11, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
99.1
Exit Velocity (max)
93.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
88.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.5
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.
Arizona State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 7, 2026
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Southern Arizona Preseason ID
Jan 11, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
88.0
Bat Speed (max)
77.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1908
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1790
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.4
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.3
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Arizona State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 7, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
83.1 - 86.1
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,105
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
75.3
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 73.3
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,760
Spin Rate (max)
1,704
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.4
Velocity (max)
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
Southern Arizona Preseason ID
Jan 11, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 83.6
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,186
Spin Rate (max)
2,085
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.9
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 69.5
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,013
Spin Rate (max)
1,897
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
73.1
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2026
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.18
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.55
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Arizona State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 7, 2026
Vald
1.79
10-yd
4.18
30-yd
7.56
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
1.33
RSI (max)
19.0
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
71.96
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Physical
2026
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 252-pounds.
Delivery: Works from both the windup and stretch. In the windup, starts square on the first base side of the rubber with a quicker tempo. Hands come set high and will swim out, but he does a good job finishing back on line at release. From the stretch, hands are held away from the body at the bottom of the chest and the lower half is not fully engaged yet. Overall delivery shows athletic intent with room to continue syncing up as he matures.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action and some quickness through the delivery. Shows healthy deceleration at times, though he can recoil and fall off toward the first base side. Arm works freely and shows a lot of promise for a young arm as he continues to gain strength and consistency.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Shows solid life through the zone with the ability to miss barrels when he stays on line. Pitch plays best when he keeps his direction toward the plate and allows the arm speed to work naturally. T2186, 2085 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Breaking ball shows depth with a more vertical shape. Can be landed in the zone and used to change eye levels, giving him a secondary option to disrupt hitters’ timing. T2013, 1897 average rpm.
SPLT: 70-72 mph. Shows late drop and separation off the fastball. Flashes as a swing and miss pitch when thrown with conviction and adds another layer to his pitch mix moving forward.
ATH: 8.12 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.47 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 252-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Feet are set at shoulder width and square to the plate. Hands are set even with the shoulder, giving him a simple and repeatable setup. Swing works on a more uphill path with minimal use of the lower half. Will pull off the ball at times and favors the pull side, though the hands do work directly to contact when on time. 77.8 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 93.2 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Longer arm action with a slower transfer limits how quickly the ball gets out. Arm strength is modest and plays best on routine throws when he has time to set up.
Defense: Fair footwork around the bag, but can be late getting the glove down and will let the ball get too deep at times. Slower overall mover, and continuing to clean up the timing and actions will help improve consistency at first base.
ATH: 8.12 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.47 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 50.41 Edge Score