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Carson Gayton
2026 GRAD
 |  1B/C, OF, UT
 |  Chatham, VA
UNCOMMITTED
Best PG Grade
9
ABOUT PG GRADES
Hargrave Military Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
6-4
  225
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
R/R
BATS/THROWS
17 and 11 mos
AGE
PG EVENT RESULTS
7.26 sec
60 YARD DASH
9/27/2025
1.62 sec
10 YARD SPLIT
9/27/2025
4.10 sec
30 YARD DASH
2/22/2025
5.15 sec
40 YARD DASH
2/22/2026
95 mph
OF VELO
2/22/2025
90 mph
1B VELO
2/22/2025
100 mph
EXIT VELO
9/27/2025
171.60 lb
L-Grip
151 lb
R-Grip

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LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2026 PG Nashville Indoor Showcase  
Carson Gayton is a 2026 1B/C, OF, UT with a 6-4 225 lb. frame from Chatham, VA who attends Hargrave Military Academy. Primary first baseman with a big frame and strong build. Hands work out front with a feel around the bag. Solid footwork with arm strength and accuracy on the turn. Secondary outfielder recorded a 5.15 seconds 40-yard dash time. Aggressive approach to gather working through the ball with intent. Fundamental actions with present arm strength and carry on throws. Right-handed hitter with an upright and balanced stance. Separation into slot with short stride into launch. Present strength through zone with impact out front. Excellent student with a 4.9 GPA. Named to the 2026 PG Nashville Indoor Showcase Top Prospect List.

PG CAREER PROGRESSION
-0.09 SEC
10 Yard Split since 02/22/2025
-0.17 SEC
60 Time since 06/10/2025
+12 MPH
Exit Velo since 02/22/2025
+21.02 MPH
Max Barrel Speed since 02/22/2025
+8.21
Impact Momentum since 02/22/2025
+25.65 Gs
Max Acceleration since 02/22/2025
Best PG Grade: 9
PERCENTILE RANKINGS
CLASS OF2026 in the recorded year
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
60 7.26 sec 7.50 sec
62.21%
10 SPL 1.62 sec 1.74 sec
80.54%
30 4.10 sec 4.30 sec
60.24%
40 5.15 sec 5.39 sec
70.77%
L-Grip 171.60 lb 121.49 lb
98.83%
R-Grip 151 lb 124.78 lb
89.63%
OF 95 mph 78 mph
98.36%
1B 90 mph 74 mph
98.96%
CATEGORIES TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
Exit Velo 100 mph 79 mph
99.53%
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PLAYER
Carson Gayton
EVENT
2026 PG Nashville Indoor Showcase
HITTING
Baseball Right Handed Hitter
58
Hitter Potential Scoreā„¢
83
Performance
28
Direction
59
Plane
46
Depth & Length
61
Mechanics
PLAYER
Carson Gayton
EVENT
2025 PG National Uncommitted Showcase (2026 Grads)
HITTING
Baseball Right Handed Hitter
72
Hitter Potential Scoreā„¢
81
Performance
64
Direction
69
Plane
66
Depth & Length
74
Mechanics
PLAYER
Carson Gayton
EVENT
2025 PG Coastal Indoor Showcase
HITTING
Baseball Right Handed Hitter
59
Swing Mechanics Scoreā„¢
61
Direction
58
Plane
56
Depth & Length
62
Mechanics

CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
Max Barrel Speed 84.931 mph 62.18 mph
99.48%
Impact Momentum 32.082 23.05
99.53%
Max Acceleration 63.976 g's 31.68 g's
99.09%
BEST SINGLE GAME STATS
BATTING STATSLAST OCCURRENCE
At bats: 3 Oct 12, 2025 vs. 643 DP Tigers 17U
Runs: 2 Oct 11, 2025 vs. 5 Star National Black 27/28
Hits: 2 May 31, 2025 vs. Ninth Inning Royals 17U Coleman
RBI's: 2 Sep 27, 2025 vs. 1 - South
Doubles: 1 Sep 28, 2025 vs. 9 - North
Total bases: 2 Sep 28, 2025 vs. 9 - North
Walks: 2 Jun 21, 2025 vs. Team Elite 15U Prime White
Stolen bases: 2 Jun 21, 2025 vs. Team Elite 15U Prime White