Smiling, laughing, and crying - having fun through it all! Daughter, friend, '96 Pitt grad, wife, mom of 2 student-athletes (USM & P27), and one rescue dog.
I never imagined that this kid who ran the bases in Camden Yard when he was nine would be paid to run them years later.
@Derricklayton21
, if your 60 is 6.3 seconds today, what was it when you were 9?
#Orioles
My heart is so full!
National Signing Day | Charlotte Christian School | Charlotte, NC | Class of 2024 | University of Southern Mississippi - Baseball | Derrick (DJ) Layton
If youโre not watching your sonโs future teammates battle in this in-state rivalry, what are you doing?
Pitchers be pitching and hitters be hitting!
#SMTTT
From this past weekend's visit, I now know that Hattiesburg, MS & surrounding areas supports its sports team; especially their USM BSBL team. Excited to be part of this Black & Gold, Golden Eagles, To The Top community!!!
#SouthernMissBSB
#Baseburg
#SMTTT
HUGE thanks to
@SouthernMissBSB
for having the family out this weekend. Canโt wait to see what the year of 2024 holds. I will be signing the National Letter of Intent tomorrow @ 7:30 AM to make everything official. THE WORK JUST STARTED!!
#ComingSoon
#SMTTT
@SouthernMissBSB
The Orioles drafted this kid of mine, DJ, aka Young Deej, aka Big Bro! TeamLayton will be celebrating this accomplishment with him for a while. Thank you to
@ftrstarsseries
for helping him showcase his talent; another alum you can add to the list
@_JeremyBooth
,
@hittingguru7
When I envisioned DJโs academic & athletic college experience, The University of Southern Mississippi never came to mind. But as I said to his grandma, whatโs best for him may not be known or convenient for us.
Theyโre getting one heck of a ball player & an all-in fan mom!
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The Golden Eagles are the only Division I program to win 40+ games in each of the last eight complete seasons
#EverythingMatters
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#SMTTT
Happy 18th
@Derricklayton21
!
โBlessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.
He is like a tree planted by water,
that sends out its roots by the stream,
and does not fear when heat comesโฆโ
Jeremiah 17:7-8.
#Orioles
#Birthday
TeamLayton won the race to the airport!
Praying all families have the same traveling mercy & safe arrival home. So good to see you all. Best of wishes for your upcoming H.S. BSBL SZN
#WeGotNow
Be easy on me; Iโm leaving a good portion of my heart in Florida.
@Derricklayton21
, your mommaโs going to miss you a lot! Continue to work hard. I want to watch you in Camden Yard sooner rather than later! Enjoy the process!
#PlayBall
#Goals
Just another โlil college BSBL game with 5.2K in attendance!
p.s. snapped this pic from the USM app. One of the few apps that Iโve agreed to push notifications! Getting used to staying in top of all โthe thingsโ
#SMTTT
#Baseburg
#GoldenEagles
#FanExperience
#BaseballFans
Itโs official, Iโve got a 2nd favorite mascot, The University of Southern Mississippiโs Eagle!
#SMTTT
*1st of course belongs to M/M Laytonโs alma mater, UofPITTโs Panther.
#H2P
We had our butts in the seats for this one.
Yes, we lost the rubber game but NOT for being outplayed or outcoached.
Weโve got a good team and a heck of a lot more baseball to prove that out.
#SMTTT
@LaddRhodes7
welp, no doubt you know how to recruit!
@SouthernMissBSB
TeamLayton will forever be fans of the program. And for sure excited to see how the incoming class of 2024 recruits helps get the wins!
For the back of the classโฆ
Derrick (DJ) Layton, from Fort Mill, South Carolina, attended Charlotte Christian School in Charlotte, NC.
He is a two-way player who was committed to the University of Southern Mississippi.
Drafted as a SS, he will be a fun player to follow!
Vote DJ Layton Charlotte Observer athlete of the week!!!
โLayton, a USM signee, in batting .483 with three home runs, five doubles and 29 RBIs and he is 1-1 on the mound with two saves, striking out 23 batters in 13 innings of work for Charlotte Christian (14-5).โ
#SMTTT
๐ขUNIVERSITY of SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI 2024 โพ๏ธ schedule
TeamLayton has opened up a whole new fan base for the Golden Eagles in South Carolina! Looking forward to cheering this team on!
TAKE IT TO THE TOP!
#Baseburg
๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ช๐๐ฌ ๐ง๐๐ ๐! ๐ฆ ๐
To enter:
1. Repost and like
2. Must be following
@BuySouthernMiss
3. Tag one other person in the replies
Winner announced on Monday!
If you would like to purchase the LED Sign - visit the link below!
#SMTTT
Congratulations to Nic Harris, DJ Layton, and Grant Nicholson on being named 1st team all-conference! DJ and Grant were also named all-state and DJ was named the CISAA Player of the Year!
One of Baltimoreโs legends with one of their fresh, new rising stars.
#PlayBall
โฆBSBL B-BALL, or SOC, go play! Unless you can't, then be an awesome fan!
#MuggsyBouges
#Birdland
Bittersweet = the feeling you get when you are happy about something, but also a little bit sad.
@Derricklayton21
Congratulations my Deej! As we know 1st hand, the journey here wasnโt the swiftest. Iโm proud of your resolve & commitment to the process.
#WeGotNow
Playing D1 baseball has always been a dream of mine. With consideration & prayer Iโve decided to continue my academic and athletic career @ the Univ. of Southern Miss. All thanks to God, my family, & my Charlotte Christian coaches.
@SouthernMissBSB
@_JeremyBooth
@ftrstarsseries
โYouโre off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So..get on your way!โ ~Dr. Seuss
From D1 to Dominican to MLB fields..
@ftrstarsseries
THANK YOU! On behalf of TeamLayton, Thank you! It was an awesome experience!
#WeGotNow
HUGE thanks to NBFSS for everything that has been extended and provided to me through my experience with Future Stars Series. My life has FOREVER changed and gradually inching CLOSER & CLOSER to my dream! ๐ฏ๐๐ฝโพ๏ธ
#wegotnow
@_JeremyBooth
@ftrstarsseries
@SouthernMissBSB
From celebrating 3rd generation DJ Layton (Orioles signing) in Sarasota yesterday to 1st generation Clifford Layton (former Negro League player) in Durhman today, full circle moments for
#TeamLayton
.
*not the best video audio
#PlayBall
#Orioles
#DurhamBulls
#Birdland
Extremely excited that three of our
@charchristiannc
@CharChristAD
student-athletes have earned ALL-AMERICAN status from the
@NHSSCA
!
These three are tremendous examples of what we hope our student-athletes strive to accomplish in performance!
โ๏ธ๐
@Derricklayton21
ICYMI,
โCharlotte Christian, senior: The Knightsโ all-state pick, a Southern Miss commit, was CISAA conference player of the year. Layton hit .449 with four home runs, 34 RBI, 30 runs scored. He also had two wins and three saves as a pitcher.โ
#SMTTT
#WeGotNow
Meet the top baseball players in the greater Charlotte region.
The All-Observer team consists of the best from Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Union and York and Lancaster counties
For teamLayton,
#FtrStarSeries
hasnโt been โjust baseballโ, we have also befriended several, awesome families incl. teamMiddleton. Like with several players,
@MasonMiddleto12
& DJ will continue to see each other as the colleges theyโll be playing for are in the same conference.
โUnhook the trailer.โ
Dude, Layton boys cans run. The team was up 8-0 in top of 1st, coach held him to a DBL.
Another collective win with great pitching & fast bats.
Way to go
@Noah_layton07
! Another fun team to watch this SZN.
#HighSchoolBaseball
#HotBats
A duel for the starting POs and a really fun game to see!
Tied @ 1 going into the 8th inning. We earned another run following DJโs solo HR.
B8, DJ in as reliever..no runs allowed!
3 - 1 Knights win! Knights win! Knights win!
#HighSchoolBaseball
#MissionMatters
#SMTTT
Congratulations AGAIN Golden Eagles on your SBC Championship!
What an awesome team to be cheering for AGAIN on Friday!
*For those fans in the back, thatโs 1:00pm EST on Friday.
#EverythingMatters
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#SMTTT
(2) Southern Miss takes on (3) Indiana on Friday, May 31, at noon CT
Stay tuned for ticket information!
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#EverythingMatters
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#SMTTT
Like what they announce on your flightโs descent โyou can choose any airline, and we thank you for choosing oursโ. Family doesnโt have to travel, pay, & show up.
This time, in Dallas.
TY Cousin Kent (who isnโt on socials ๐ )
#FamilyMatters
#FamilyMemories
7-The Lord will keep you from all harm-he will watch over your life;
8-the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121
Whether itโs been by land, air, or sea, I take this moment to be thankful that teamLaytonโs travels have been safe.
#Thankful
@ftrstarsseries
on behalf of teamLayton, thank you!
The
#FtrStarsSeries
organization, for our family, has extended far beyond their regional, national, & international BSBL events..professional instruction & coaching, field access, friendships, and memories are beyond measure!
HUGE THANKS to
@ftrstarsseries
for the last 2 years. The UNMATCHED TRAVEL, EXPOSURE, and OPPORTUNITIES were a statement and expectation; DID NOT disappoint ONCE. From the DR, to Fenway Park, to Frisco, TX, to Nashville, TN, and Lake Charles, LA. Thank You ๐๐ฝ.
@_JeremyBooth
DJ got to guest play this past weekend for his final ever summer travel ball season. You all know I have so much enjoyed cheering him on and am looking forward to his next chapter.
#FamilyMemories
#AmericasSport
#PlayBall
For that 1st hit, the coach had to see where it went! โพ๏ธ๐ฃ
Congratulations
@Noah_layton07
You are here! Itโs going to be fun watching you hit the field & the bases for your 1st varsity BSBL SZN.
#HighSchoolBaseball
#Classof2027
My kid stepped on my foot..while we were both sittingโฆIโm tryinโ to get payback ๐
Capturing all the moments I can with him before he โleaves the nest.โ Graduation is 6 weeks away!!!
@Derricklayton21
Iโm gonna miss the frequency of moments like this!
#BigFeet
#FamilyFun
One of TeamLaytonโs mottos: Be ready to go!
This morning, the house was up at 8a and out the door 20 minutes later (with a quick dog walk) to make 8:30a service.
A much needed, public apology to my son
@Noah_layton07
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I did not capture on video tonight your 3-RBI Triple. If you can believe it, I was busy talking.
#HighSchoolBaseball
โถ๏ธ The switch-hitting SS/RHP
@Derricklayton21
has wheels, too?
โพ๏ธ The alum of multiple
@NB_Baseball
Future Stars Series Underclass Elites and National Combines, as well as the 2023 Main Event and this winter's Showdown at Globe Life Field, shows off the speed:
In my best Tina Turner singing voice, I believe unequivocally..and will sing.. โSimply the Bestโ!
@NB_Baseball
,
@P15Sports
Thank you for putting an event together that allows players to showcase all their talents & abilities in every aspect of the game.
New Balance ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐
The Underclass Combine is off to a hot start. Day 1 was filled with all of the energy and excitement. Games are right around the corner and we canโt wait to see these players compete.
@NB_Baseball
@P15Sports
#WeGotNow
@csgwe70
We've got a rising 10th-grader otherwise we would!
Already good things from
#Baseburg
. Amazon delivered a pkg to the wrong house and the guy brought it to the boys this afternoon. I was impressed!
Too cool.
Love that DJ has people that make the time to check-in with him!
โItโs nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!โ
#Mentorship
#PlayBall
I so love this. 20 hits!!!
Just last week they, the fair weather fans, wanted the hitting coach fired.
Support your team & their program..through the good and the bad!
#USMEagles
#SMTTT