Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

C
OF

Grayson
Johnston

Maumelle (HS) • AR
6' 73" • 190LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: US Nationals Midsouth

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Best of Snapshot
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/23
79.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/23
10.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
97
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/23
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/23
325
Distance (max)
2/18/23
69
Sweet Spot %
10/23/21
Run
7.25
60
2/18/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
77
INF Velo
6/15/21
87
OF Velo
2/18/23
79
C Velo
2/18/23
1.93 - 1.97
Pop Time
2/18/23
Pitching

Fastball

80.6
Velocity (max)
2/12/22
77 - 80
Velo Range
2/12/22
2075
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/22

Changeup

69.2 - 70.8
Velo Range
2/12/22
1731
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/22

Slider

65 - 67
Velo Range
2/12/22
2296
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/22

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.25
Pop Time
1.93 - 1.97
Catcher Velocity
79.0
Outfield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
13.4
60 Yard Dash
7.66
Pop Time
2.00 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
11.2
60 Yard Dash
7.54
Pop Time
2.04 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
74.0
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
12.1
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2023
Position
7.25
60-yard
1.93 - 1.97
Pop Time
87
OF Velo
79
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Position
7.66
60-yard
2.00 - 2.07
Pop Time
77
C Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Position
7.54
60-yard
2.04 - 0.00
Pop Time
73
C Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Position
7.80
60-yard
2.12 - 2.19
Pop Time
77
INF Velo
74
C Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
97.0
Exit Velocity Avg
88.8
Distance Max
325
Distance Avg
178
Launch Angle Avg
13.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.5
Exit Velocity Avg
79.9
Distance Max
258
Distance Avg
95
Launch Angle Avg
3.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
91.4
Exit Velocity Avg
77.3
Distance Max
308
Distance Avg
194
Launch Angle Avg
24.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
95
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
21.1
Bat Speed Max
79.3
Bat Speed Avg
68.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.2
Hand Speed Avg
18.4
Bat Speed Max
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
65.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
18.6
Bat Speed Max
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
66.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
79.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2075
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1731
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2296
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.6
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 79.2
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,185
Spin Rate (max)
2,075
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
67.0
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 67.0
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,388
Spin Rate (max)
2,296
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.9
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 70.8
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,786
Spin Rate (max)
1,731
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.0
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Pitching
80
Max FB
77 - 80
FB
69 - 70
CH
65 - 67
SL

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.73
30 Yard Dash
3.93
60 Yard Dash
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2023
Swift
1.73
10-yd
3.93
30-yd
7.25
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2023
Edge Score
58.03

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/12/22

Player Spotlight

Grayson Johnston: C/RHP, (2025) Maumelle, AR. 5-foot-11, 175-pound solid frame. Projectable in the box, Johnston had an exit velocity of 85 mph. (65.0 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed is present quick, uses a simple rotational swing plane and high finish. He created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Up the middle aggressive approach. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 77 mph during throw downs; had sure consistent hands, a clean quick transfer, and rhythmic quick footwork. had consistent pop times of 2.00-2.07. Athletic quiet setup with average flexibility. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick consistent arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.66. Fluid on the mound, using a short arm action he showed quick arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed athletic consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic clean finish. Threw his fastball 77-80 mph; has command in the zone and slight deceiving action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2185; Avg 2075). His heavy changeup (69-70) has in the zone control and gradual sinking action. Throws a 10/4 slider (65-67) with glove side feel control and tight hard action. (Max spin 2388; Avg 2296).

Scout Evaluation

Grayson Johnston, Maumelle, 2025, AR

Position: C/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pound solid frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Starts in an open athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a controlled toe tap stride. Present quick bat speed. High finish, simple rotational swing. Up the middle aggressive approach.

Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 79.9 mph. 65.0 mph bat speed average. 18.4 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.00-2.07 pop times. Sure consistent hands, rhythmic quick footwork, clean quick exchange. Confident. Athletic quiet setup with average flexibility.

Arm: 77 mph catcher velocity. Quick consistent arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.66 (60-yard).

Pitching: Fluid. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic clean finish.

FB: T80. 77-80 mph. (Max spin 2185;  Avg 2075). In the zone accuracy, slight deceiving action, heavy movement.

CH: 69-70 mph. In the zone control, gradual sinking action, heavy movement.

SL: 65-67 mph. Glove side feel control, tight hard action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2388; Avg 2296).

10/23/21

Player Spotlight

Grayson Johnston: C/3B, (2025) Maumelle, AR. 5-foot-11, 165-pound projectable athletic frame. Recorded a time of 7.54 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable in the box, Johnston recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. (66.84 mph bat speed average). (18.67 mph hand speed average). Began in an open athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a toe tap controlled stride. Bat speed was average efficient, had a short flat swing plane and a back foot level finish. He created a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Up the middle aggressive approach. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 73 mph; has smooth rhythmic feet, a quick natural transfer, and consistent sure hands. he had a pop time of 2.04-0.00. Some flexibility and athletic quiet setup. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a quick consistent arm action and uninterrupted slot.  (Max spin ; Avg ).

Scout Evaluation

Grayson Johnston, Maumelle, 2025, AR

Position: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pound projectable athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Starts in an open athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a toe tap controlled stride. Average efficient bat speed. Back foot level finish, short flat swing. Up the middle aggressive approach.

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 82.16 mph. 66.84 mph bat speed average. 18.67 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.04-0.00 pop times. Consistent sure hands, smooth rhythmic footwork, quick natural exchange. Capable fluid. Some flexibility and athletic quiet setup.

Arm: 73 mph catcher velocity. Quick consistent arm action, uninterrupted slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.54 (60-yard).

6/15/21

Player Spotlight

Grayson Johnston: C/3B, (2025) Maumelle, AR. 5-foot-10, 165-pound proportional solid frame. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 88 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a slow controlled load, then used a toe tap. Has average bat speed, short upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contacts. Gap to gap approach. Smooth while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; shows sure consistent hands, rhythmic fluid feet, and a quick clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 74 mph; had soft consistent hands, a lengthy fluid exchange, and consistent average footwork. produced pop times of 2.12-2.19. Some flexibility and athletic setup. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a long arm action and a ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.8.

Scout Evaluation

Grayson Johnston, Maumelle, 2025, AR

Position: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pound proportional  solid frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a slow controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 73.04 mph. 64.70 mph bat speed average. 18.50 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.12-2.19 pop times. Soft consistent hands, consistent average footwork, lengthy fluid exchange. Capable. Athletic setup with some flexibility. (IF) Sure consistent hands, rhythmic fluid footwork, quick clean exchange. Smooth.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. 74 mph catcher velocity. Long arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.80 (60-yard).

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