85.3
Velocity (max)
9/16/20
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
3B
Michael
Crayton
North Carolina A&T
West Stanly (HS) • NC
6' 4" • 200LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Dry Pond
West Stanly (HS) • NC
6' 4" • 200LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Dry Pond
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 85
Velo Range
9/16/20
2160
Spin Rate (avg)
9/16/20
Changeup
75 - 76
Velo Range
9/16/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
66.6 - 72.1
Velo Range
9/16/20
2343
Spin Rate (avg)
9/16/20
Slider
73 - 74
Velo Range
9/16/20
2279
Spin Rate (avg)
9/16/20
91
Exit Velocity (max)
3/27/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.97
60
9/11/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
5/23/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.97
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.31
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
11.0
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
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).
2160
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.
25.6
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).
69.3
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).
2343
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).
75.1
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).
1957
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Slider
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).
2279
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Splitter
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).
1581
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Mooresville Prospect ID with Advanced Analytics
Sep 16, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
83.5 - 84.8
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,154
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.4
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 72.1
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,423
Spin Rate (max)
2,343
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.0
Velocity (max)
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,279
Spin Rate (max)
2,279
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.5
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
Spin Rate (max)
1,957
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Splitter
78.8
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 78.8
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,535
Spin Rate (max)
1,581
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Diamond Notes: Week of May 17 - 23 - May 26, 2021
- Player of the Week: Michael Crayton - May 25, 2021
- NC 2021 Class Rankings Update- High Risers - Feb 2, 2021
- The Five: Dry Pond Scout Day-Names to Know - Jan 29, 2021
- Leader Board: Fall 2020 TrackMan Fastball Leaders - Dec 29, 2020
- Player Evals: Dry Pond OF, P, C - Dec 8, 2020
- Arms Create Intrigue at Pop-Up Scrimmage - Oct 26, 2020
- Nine to Know: Pitching Follows from Recent Scout Days - Oct 14, 2020
- Quick Hitters: Dry Pond Pitchers - Sep 22, 2020
- Statistical Analysis: PBR Scout Day with Dry Pond - Sep 21, 2020
- Statistical Analysis: Mooresville Prospect ID - Sep 21, 2020
- Player Notes: 2021 - Rawlings NC, MegaStars, & Dry Pond - Jul 3, 2020
- PBR Scout Day: Dry Pond Baseball - 2020 & 2021 Pitcher Evals - Oct 4, 2019
- Dry Pond Scout Day - Statistical Leaders - Sep 18, 2019
- PBR National Championships - North Carolina Team Previews - Jul 23, 2019
- North Carolina Prospect ID: Dual Player Analysis - Jun 7, 2019
- NC Prospect ID Statistical Analysis - May 29, 2019
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6 foot 3, 215-pound build with present strength. Starts on the mound with a small rocker step with his hands working up to his face then down to his chest. Average leg lift, working in line to the plate. Arm works down out of the glove with a high ¾ release. Gets down angle on his fastball sitting at 74-76 mph and topping at 78 mph. Curveball has depth with 12/6 break at 61 mph. Flashed a straight changeup at 68-70 mph. Slider has some across action with little break at 68 mph. Stayed around the plate with all four pitches.
Balanced from the right side with a wide base. Weight and hands work back during the load with a short stride. Has lift in his swing working mostly middle to his pull side. Average bat speed with strength. Exit velocity recorded at 86 mph. Feet work to the ball on the infield, catching the ball in the center of his body with average hands. Funnels to the belt after catch, with a longer exchange and arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot. Accurate arm across the diamond that topped at 78 mph. Recorded a 7.97 in the 60.
6 foot 3, 215-pound build. Large frame. Straight line build. Occasional run to the fastball at 76-78, around the zone. Showed feel and some deception with his offspeed offerings. Slider is sharp, working late, at 68-72. Breaking ball is also around the zone at 65. Slider ahead of curveball on this day but both are useable. Change-up has angle out of the hand with fade at 70-72. Near the fastball with his arm speed, there is feel for location on the change. Some rhythm to a slow tempo delivery, slightly coiling at balance with a low leg kick. Swings the front side open, working level and landing on-line and square. Long arm swing to an over-the-top release. Average extension over a stable front side.
Hits from the right side sitting into his legs. Weight works back during his load, using a short stride with quiet hands. Raises up out of his legs through contact at times looking to lift the ball. Gap to gap approach with some stiffness in the hands. Exit velocity recorded at 80 mph. Waits on the ball on the infield, catching the ball deep at times. Funnels to the center of his body after catch with clean exchanges, using a long arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot. Some carry to his throws that topped at 80 mph. Recorded a 4.31 in the 30-yard dash.