NC Commitment Spotlight: Dalton Williams
July 14, 2017
By Brandon Hall
North Carolina Director of Scouting
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Dalton Wiliams is a physical left handed hitter from North Gaston HS. Williams plays as part of the 5 Star Baseball program and recently made his college decision, committing to coach Kermit Smith and the Mountaineers of Appalachian State.
Williams has attended several PBR events in the past year including the scout day with 5 Star Baseball and the Pre-season All State workout in January. Below is a quick look at what the outfielder will bring to Boone.
Dalton Williams
Class of 2018 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 69 / POS: 12
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: North GastonState: NC
- Summer Team: 5 Star Baseball
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.19
60-yard
85
OF Velo
91
Exit Velo
4.52
H-1st
Videos
(1/28/17)
Player News
- NC Insider: Evaluating the Early Signing Period - Part I - Nov 16, 2017
- NC Commitment Spotlight: Dalton Williams - Jul 14, 2017
- PBR Scout Day: 5 Star Baseball - Outfielders - Jun 2, 2017
- PBR Scout Day: 5 Star Baseball - Statistics - May 23, 2017
- In the Weeds: North Carolina - Feb 27, 2017
- NC Preseason All-State: Outfielders - Feb 1, 2017
- NC Preseason All-State: Statistical Results - Jan 29, 2017
- Review: Underclass Prospect Showcase Top Perfomers - Aug 19, 2016
- Underclass Prospect Showcase: Statistical Results Posted - Aug 17, 2016
Scouting Report
05.21.17
Physical presence in the box from the left side. Works with an open stance and tall base. Loads back, using a short stride. Better than average bat speed, producing an exit velocity that peaked at 91 mph. Fluid, works for extension, trying to stay in the middle of the field. Rotational at times, showed good feel for the barrel, working direct and staying on top of the baseball. Arm showed average carry, with a long arm arc to a high-¾ slot. Worked with ease, almost not cutting it loose as the arm speed measured 81 mph. Ran a 7.19 sixty.
01.28.17
Physical build at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds. Swing works with more strength than quickness, producing an exit velocity of 89. Balanced and athletic in the box, stands tall from the left side of the plate. Short stride works to a better than average bat speed , slightly uphill through the zone. Pull conscious and finished with average balance. Ran a 4.10 thirty and tested with a 7-foot-5 standing broad jump. From the outfield, the arm works with ease, producing carry from an over-the-top slot. Hand speed measured at 82 out of the hand.
08.08.16
An athletic and strong frame, standing 6-foot-1, 185 pounds the left handed hitter flashed looseness, lift and leverage in the box. Pull power potential was evident, with an exit velocity of 88mph. Working from a tall stance and leg kick, there is a good approach that produced above average bat-speed and gap-to-gap rounds during BP. From the OF, Williams worked from a short, loose, over-the-top arm action and touched 85mph.