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Preseason All-State Spotlight: Jayce Smith

March 26, 2024
Zach Boraski
North Carolina Assistant Scouting Director

Each year the month of February in North Carolina is a big one for baseball players.  With the high school spring season coming, and the off-period of November and December, players have had some time to work on their strengths and improve their weaknesses.  They have been in the weight room and in the cages.  As we enter February, Prep Baseball begins its work to continue to identify and update our notes on prospects in North Carolina. 

The Preseason All-State events have become spotlight events in the state.  This year there are 3 opportunities for some of the best players in the state to show-off their off-season gains, while working out with other top talents.  Prep Baseball will be in Greenville, NC on February 3rd, Maiden, NC on February 4th, and Kernersville, NC on February 10th.  The Prep Baseball scouting staff is expecting to see 250 of the top players in North Carolina across these three events.

Below we profile a player that is scheduled to attend a Preseason All-State event.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Prep Baseball preseason events and request your invite if you would like to be a part of any of the Preseason All-State events.

PRESEASON ALL-STATE SPOTLIGHT: Jayce Smith



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Jayce Smith

Class of 2025 / OF

Rankings  StateRank: 102 / POS: 17

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Fuquay-Varina
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: Canes
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 159lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
85
OF Velo
(02/03/24)
Power Speed Score
(08/02/23)
Position
OF Velo
85
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Position
OF Velo
84
Power Speed Score
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Position
OF Velo
83
Power Speed Score
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Position
OF Velo
76
Power Speed Score
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Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/03/24)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/03/24)
218
Distance (avg)
(08/02/23)
354
Distance (max)
(02/03/24)
Hard Hit %
(02/03/24)
Sweet Spot %
(08/02/23)
Line Drive %
(08/02/23)
Fly Ball %
(02/03/24)
Ground Ball %
(06/04/23)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.3
Distance (avg)
210
Distance (max)
354
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.1
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
322
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.7
Distance (avg)
163
Distance (max)
328
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.2
Distance (avg)
185
Distance (max)
284
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
(02/03/24)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/03/24)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
(02/03/24)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/03/24)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/03/24)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/03/24)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/03/24)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/03/24)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
21.5
Bat Speed (max)
74.4
Bat Speed (avg)
71.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
19.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.5
Bat Speed (avg)
68.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Swift

Swift
1.73
10-yd
(02/03/24)
3.99
30-yd
(02/03/24)
7.19
60-yd
(08/02/23)
19.4
Run speed (max)
(06/04/23)
3.29
RSi (max)
(02/03/24)
28.4
Jump Height (max)
(02/03/24)
Swift
10-yd
1.73
30-yd
3.99
Run speed (max)
18.1
RSi (max)
3.29
Jump Height (max)
28.4
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Swift
60-yd
7.19
Run speed (max)
17.1
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Swift
10-yd
1.77
30-yd
4.1
60-yd
7.27
Run speed (max)
19.4
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Swift
10-yd
1.82
60-yd
7.66
Run speed (max)
17.5
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Physical

Physical - Athlete
73.0
Ht
(02/03/24)
159.0
Wt
(02/03/24)
Grip Strgth (RH)
(02/03/24)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(02/03/24)
Physical - Athlete
Ht
73
Wt
159
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
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Scouting Report

Long rangy OF out of Fuquay-Varina High School. Smith uses a vertical approach creating natural loft through the middle of the field. Fast hands and a whippy barrell creates a exit velo up to 93.7 and a max distance of 354ft . The arm tops at 85 from the outfield with some carry to it. Good athlete with a 1.73 10 yard run and a elite RSI max of 3.29. This outfielder will be a fun follow as his body matures and power continues to develop.

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