@GaytonV10888 79
Velocity (max)
8/16/25
CLASS OF 2029
RHP
1B
John
Gayton
Pleasant Valley (HS) • IA
6' 0" • 160LBS
R/R • 15yr 2mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks
6' 0" • 160LBS
R/R • 15yr 2mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
77 - 79
Velo Range
8/16/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
70 - 74
Velo Range
8/16/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
67 - 68
Velo Range
8/16/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
8/16/25
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/16/25
317
Distance (max)
8/16/25
75
Sweet Spot %
9/10/24
7.76
60-yd
8/16/25
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
76
INF Velo
8/16/25
62
OF Velo
9/10/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
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
2025
2024
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.
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
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
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
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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.