DJ Layton

DJ Layton: live stats, Statcast data and splits for the Baltimore Orioles shortstop.

DJ Layton's 2026 season

DJ Layton played 118 games in the Baltimore Orioles system in 2026, between Single-A Delmarva and High-A Frederick. The switch-hitting shortstop batted .250/.400/.397 with 8 home runs, 45 stolen bases and 92 walks over 490 plate appearances.

Layton opened with Delmarva and hit .247/.396/.389 with 6 home runs in 95 games before his promotion to High-A Frederick on July 5. He reached High-A at 19, nearly three years younger than the average South Atlantic League hitter, and hit .264/.418/.431 with 2 home runs in 23 games there.

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DJ Layton's 2026 season

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PODCAST: Why trading Logan Gilbert should be on the table, blockbuster prospect trades, Ryan Sloan’s trade value

PODCAST: 3B Prospects, how the D improves, every arbitration decision

The J.P. Crawford Paradox

PODCAST: 3 Mariners players that should be on the trade block