01/12/2018 - 2018 Baseball Factory All-America Pre-Season Rookie Tournament Layden is a talented and athletic 2021 C prospect. Behind the dish, he presents a big target and works behind the ball. He has good lateral movement when he blocks and controls the ball with his chest. He has a clean exchange and creates momentum to throw with his lower half. At the plate, Layden makes hard contact and gets his backside through the ball. He stays in his legs and keeps a quiet head. Continuing to keep a middle approach and attacking the inside part of the ball will allow him to drive the ball to all fields. Layden will continue to improve with experience and we hope to see his progress in the future.