21.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/05/23
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Danny
Leyva
Newtown (HS) • CT
5' 6" • 151LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: CT Dawgs
5' 6" • 151LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: CT Dawgs
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/05/23
13
Rot. Acc (max)
3/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/13/21
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/13/21
286
Distance (max)
3/13/21
64
Sweet Spot %
3/05/23
7.45
60
3/05/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
3/13/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
72.2
Velocity (max)
3/13/21
67 - 72
Velo Range
3/13/21
1228
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21
Changeup
61 - 63
Velo Range
3/13/21
1614
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21
Positional Tools
2023
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.45
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.
10.9
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).
4.72
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Hitting
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
156
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
126
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: CT Grind 3.5.23
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CT Rage 3.13.21
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: CT Grind 3.5.23
Mar 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CT Rage 3.13.21
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
62.4
Bat Speed (max)
60.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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).
1228
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.
17.5
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.3
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).
1614
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).
Scout Day: CT Rage 3.13.21
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
72.2
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 71.8
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,408
Spin Rate (max)
1,228
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
62.9
Velocity (max)
61.6 - 62.9
Velo Range
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,655
Spin Rate (max)
1,614
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 CT Grind Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 7, 2023
- 2023 CT Grind Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 7, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: CT Grind - Mar 6, 2023
- 2021 Scout Day: CT Rage - Quick Hits - Mar 18, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: CT Rage - Mar 15, 2021
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Danny Leyva: RHP/SS, (2025) Newtown, CT. 5-foot-6, 146-pound. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, shows a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Recorded a 60 time of 7.45 at the event.
5-foot-6, 146-pound athletic, solid frame, good strength for his age and size. Above average at the plate, Leyva recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth small load, then used a short stride. Had explosive bat speed,upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; showed a twitchy exchange, smooth feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front,movements laterally were athletic. Showed a loose arm action and a ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Above average on the mound, had a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed strong balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 67-72 mph; shows sinking action and arm side control. His changeup 61-63 mph;shows fading action and consistent control. Love the feel and pitch ability off the mound.
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph
Home to 1st: 4.72