Super 60 Spotlight: Brandon Hylton
January 4, 2018
Brandon Hylton
Class of 2018 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: RidgeState: NJ
- Summer Team: Diamond Jacks
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Height: 6-6Weight: 220lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.43
60-yard
80
INF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Videos
Garden State Games (June 14, 2017)
Player News
- 2018 Draft: Where N.J. Seniors Landed - Jul 3, 2018
- 2018 Super 60 Highlights - Feb 5, 2018
- Herman, Hylton Become N.J.'s First Participants at Super 60 - Jan 27, 2018
- Get To Know: Stetson Recruit, '18 1B Brandon Hylton - Jan 24, 2018
- Super 60 Spotlight: Brandon Hylton - Jan 4, 2018
- 2017 New Jersey Scout Blog - Aug 11, 2017
- The Hotlist: Uncommitted 2018 Infielders - Oct 26, 2016
- On the Hunt: Jupiter Day 2 Notebook - Oct 22, 2016
- On the Hunt: Top Uncommitted Underclassmen - Sep 29, 2016
- NJ: Top 2018 Risers - Sep 29, 2016
- 18U Wood Bat Championship Day 3 Notes & Wrap Up - Sep 26, 2016
- 18U Wood Bat Championship Day 2 Notes - Sep 25, 2016
Scouting Report
5/16/17
Hylton has a tall, lanky athletic build at 6-foot-5 215-pounds. One of the top uncommitted 2018s in NJ. LHH with power. Wide, slightly opened stance to start off. Hands just above back shoulder with bat parallel to the ground. Smooth, fluid load, hands go down and back. Uses a small leg lift and stride to start swing. Elastic and quick hips with swing. Produces impressive power with little effort. Produces some lift to swing. Has 7 home runs on the year so far.
9/24/16
Hylton has a lanky, athletic build at 6-foot-5 215-pounds. Took first pitch he saw over the right field fence for a home run (88 mph FB). LH hitter with power. Starts in a tall, relaxed stance with hands just below shoulder. Uses a small leg kick/lift to start swing and hand load. Hip torque is fluid and hands are quick through the zone. Still developing some feel in the field at first base - had a growth spurt of five inches since last year. Still growing into body with projectable frame. High follow prospect.