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Velocity (max)
3/08/26
CLASS OF 2029
RHP
1B
John
Gayton
Pleasant Valley (HS) • IA
6' 0" • 160LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
6' 0" • 160LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2029 National
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2029 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
78 - 80
Velo Range
3/08/26
1972
Spin Rate (avg)
3/08/26
Changeup
70 - 74
Velo Range
8/16/25
1784
Spin Rate (avg)
3/08/26
Curveball
67.2 - 70.2
Velo Range
3/08/26
1733
Spin Rate (avg)
3/08/26
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/08/26
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/08/26
317
Distance (max)
8/16/25
75
Sweet Spot %
9/10/24
22
Hand Speed (max)
3/08/26
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/08/26
13.2
Rot. Acc (max)
3/08/26
50
Hard Hit %
3/08/26
7.76
60-yd
8/16/25
4.36
30-yd
3/08/26
1.83
10-yd
3/08/26
16.5
Run speed (max)
3/08/26
78
INF Velo
3/08/26
62
OF Velo
9/10/24
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2026
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.08
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.76
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.33
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
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.
10.0
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
106
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.6295
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).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.0198
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).
83.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.8272
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.
IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 8, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
106
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Freshmen Free Showcase- Eastern Iowa (2029 Grads Only)
Aug 16, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
246
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
IA Scout Day- Eastern IA Sticks
Sep 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
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.
IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 8, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
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).
80.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
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).
1972
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.
25.0
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).
68.7
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).
1733
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).
70.1
Changeup
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).
1784
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).
IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 8, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.8
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,023
Spin Rate (max)
1,972
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
70.6
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,818
Spin Rate (max)
1,733
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
70.9
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 70.7
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,849
Spin Rate (max)
1,784
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2026
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.36
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.08
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.
IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 8, 2026
Vald
1.83
10-yd
4.36
30-yd
8.08
60-yd
16.5
Run speed (max)
1.12
RSI (max)
18.2
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH, square stance with small leg lift load, starts early to get the move started, hands with a slow early load back towards catcher, above average exit velocity and consistently on the barrel, fly ball and line drive gap to gap approach, strong position at contact and extends well through the ball, finishes in a balance over the plate position.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Athletic stance with glove presented ready to react, heavier feet, above average arm strength, sound receiver around the bag.
ATH: 7.76 runner in the 60.