Fall Player Spotlights: Graham Hylton
October 11, 2022
Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma is highlighted some of the top remaining uncommitted players in the 2023 class to a couple of the top 2025's. Today we take a look at 2023 left-handed hitting catcher Graham Hylton. The Mustang back stop sports one of the smoother strokes from the left-side with a line drive approach with exit velocities into the mid 90's. On top of the offensive potential, Hylton shows strong catching skills with pop times ranging as low as 1.90 and takes his 6.94 running athleticism with him behind the plate with quick feet and strong blocking. Teams at the next level looking for a left-handed hitting catcher with proven production in the past should take a closer look into the uncommitted Hylton.
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Graham Hylton
Class of 2023 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: MustangState: OK
- Summer Team: MVP 2023
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Height: 6-0Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Scouting Report
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic build with present strength and room for added size in the future.
Hit: LHH. Starts with a very narrow base and neutral stance. Upright posture with the hands getting set right above shoulder height tight to the body and a flat barrel angle. Slow loads the weight into the back side. Uses a knee knock leg lift stride with good balance and timing. Lower half works hard and linear to a slightly bent front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone and shows good overall bat speed. Whippy barrel path and lets the ball travel deep into the zone. Level bat path with a line drive approach. Uses the whole field well. Maintains balance well throughout the swing. Does a good job of matching plane with the pitch through extension.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.6 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. INF - 85 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a short and clean arm action.
Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with a feel for routes working around the ball and shorter strides. Fields the ball out in front of the body with soft hands and good glove action. Shows good lateral range and ability to field the ball on the move. Behind the plate receives with good posture and one knee in the dirt. Quick turn of the hips and feet on throws to second. Throws had good carry and accuracy to the bag. Strong blocking technique with good posture and quick hips.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot, 165-pound athletic and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and narrow base. Slow load and slight sink into the lower half utilizing a normal stride to a wider base and back to neutral. Slight coil of the front hip and shoulders inward. Long levered swing with good extension through the ball. Athletic and well balanced swing. Level bat path with a line drive approach. Hands work quickly through the zone. Barrel gets into the hitting zone early and stays on plane throughout the swing.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity off the tee and 85 mph exit velocity in BP. High ¾ arm slot with a short and quick arm action.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. Pop Times: 1.90-2.12.
Defense: Behind the plate receives the ball with the glove knee in the dirt with the other leg stretched completely flat out. Shows a feel for glove action and pitch framing. Sinks the hips and feet back with blocking technique and has good posture. Clean and quick exchanges out of the glove on throws down to second with good arm strength. Throws had good carry to the bag coming out of a wider base. Good hip flexibility.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot, 165-pound athletic and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and narrow base. Slow load and slight sink into the lower half utilizing a normal stride to a wider base and back to neutral. Slight coil of the front hip and shoulders inward. Long levered swing with good extension through the ball. Athletic and well balanced swing. Level bat path with a line drive approach. Hands work quickly through the zone. Barrel gets into the hitting zone early and stays on plane throughout the swing.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity off the tee and 85 mph exit velocity in BP. High ¾ arm slot with a short and quick arm action.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. Pop Times: 1.90-2.12.
Defense: Behind the plate receives the ball with the glove knee in the dirt with the other leg stretched completely flat out. Shows a feel for glove action and pitch framing. Sinks the hips and feet back with blocking technique and has good posture. Clean and quick exchanges out of the glove on throws down to second with good arm strength. Throws had good carry to the bag coming out of a wider base. Good hip flexibility.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.