11/24/2019 - College PREP - Shreveport, LA Layne is a RHP/SS prospect who will graduate in 2021. On the mound, Layne gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He works with a loose arm and extends through his release, staying inline towards the plate. Layne shows a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out 84mph with arm side run. Breaking ball sits from 67-70mph with sharp 11-5 break. Changeup sits from 72-75mph as he throws with deceptive arm speed. Layne can improve as a pitcher by long tossing to build up his arm strength. In the field, Layne shows active footwork and is agile covering ground. He gets into an athletic position and fields the ball out in front of his body. He makes a quick exchange and gains momentum well on his throws, creating good carry through his target. Working on his arm accuracy can help Layne improve defensively. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance and takes a short stride. He is fluid getting back into his load and hits against a strong front side. He takes a level swing with fast bat speed, leading to solid gap to gap pop. Layne can improve as a hitter by working on his contact points. Overall, Layne is a solid prospect who has the potential to further develop his skills on the field.