12/27/2024 - Baseball Factory West Coast Holiday Classic (HS) Clayton is a dedicated 2026 shortstop and right-handed pitcher from Salmon, ID, who worked hard to improve his skills at the Baseball Factory West Coast Holiday Camp. Defensively, Clayton shows athletic actions and quickly closes the distance on batted balls, fielding from a square position with precision. He makes accurate throws across the diamond, demonstrating solid fundamentals. At the plate, Clayton starts in a closed stance with comfortable hands, using a simple and repeatable swing. His load is on time, and he generates some bat whip, allowing him to make consistent contact. During live game action, Clayton reached base on two singles and a walk. On the mound, Clayton works with good rhythm and attacks the strike zone. He showcases a projectable strikeout pitch, as in four innings of work, he struck out three batters and threw 68% of his pitches for strikes. As a junior with plenty of time for growth and development, Clayton has a bright future ahead in both his pitching and fielding abilities.