- Full name DJ Layton
- Born 07/21/2006 in Fort Mill, SC
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: S / Throws: R
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Drafted in the 6th round (189th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 2024 (signed for $715,800).
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Layton is a 6-foot-1, 175-pound shortstop and switch hitter who stands out for his speed and quick-twitch athleticism. He has solid bat speed from both sides of the plate but is largely unproven as a hitter against some of the top competition in the class, so expectations about his hit tool could vary widely from team to team. A shortstop now, Layton might have to move to second base at the next level. He’s committed to Southern Mississippi.
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Baltimore Orioles signed SS DJ Layton.
