21.1
Hand Speed (max)
3/12/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
OF
Grant
Payson
Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Midwest Astros Select
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Midwest Astros Select
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/12/22
9.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/12/22
-
Hard Hit %
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/20/23
89
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/20/23
300
Distance (max)
6/20/23
100
Sweet Spot %
3/12/22
7.15
60
3/12/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
6/20/23
1.93 - 2.04
Pop Time
6/20/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.1
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
266
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason Preview
Mar 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
79.1
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason Preview
Mar 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Grant Payson, Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (IN), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Lean, athletic
Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance. Starts with bat laid back & loose hands. Slight arm bar load with controlled forward move to create some stretch. Aggressive swinger - doesn't get cheated. Loose path w/ bat speed, looks to leverage out front.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.0 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Quick arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 1.93-2.04 pop times. Quick transfer on throws to 2B w/ consistent footwork.
Grant Payson, Mt Vernon, 2024, IN
Position: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Began in an open stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled stride. High finish, upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 75.2 mph. 61.5 mph bat speed average. 19.6 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.02-2.18 pop times. Soft hands, quick footwork, quick exchange. Solid. Athletic setup with a lot of flexibility.
Arm: 77 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.15 (60-yard).