Payton Guilbeaux: C/SS, (2023) Saginaw Swan Valley, MI. 5-foot-9, 155-pound. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (63.7 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a closed stance with a quick load, then used a quick leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 74 mph. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 80 mph; has firm hands, athletic consistent feet, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 74 mph during throw downs; showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.91-1.96. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.19.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Payton Guilbeaux: C/SS, (2023) Saginaw Swan Valley, MI. 5-foot-9, 155-pound. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (63.7 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a closed stance with a quick load, then used a quick leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 74 mph. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 80 mph; has firm hands, athletic consistent feet, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 74 mph during throw downs; showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.91-1.96. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.19.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Payton Guilbeaux

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Payton Guilbeaux: C/SS, (2023) Saginaw Swan Valley, MI. 5-foot-9, 155-pound. Capable at the plate, Guilbeaux's 95 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (65.3 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Has average bat speed, level swing plane and balanced finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 77 mph. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 69 mph. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 69 mph; displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.97-2.06 pop time. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.23.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

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Payton Guilbeaux: SS/C, (2023) Saginaw Swan Valley, MI. 5-foot-8, 150-pound. Confident at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. (62.90 mph bat speed average). (20.72 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, had a simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found a couple of barrels in his round. Aggressive approach. Advanced while in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph; showed soft hands, fluid aggressive feet, and a clean exchange. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 71 mph; has a quick fluid exchange, soft hands, and athletic quick feet. consistently had pop times of 2.02-2.06. Athletic setup with some flexibility. Showed a long arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.17.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

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Payton Guilbeaux, Saginaw Swan Valley, 2023, MI

Position: SS/C

Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Confident. Began in a balanced stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 73.82 mph. 62.90 mph bat speed average. 20.72 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.02-2.06 pop times. Soft hands, athletic quick footwork, quick fluid exchange. Athletic. Some flexibility and athletic setup. (IF) Soft hands, fluid aggressive footwork, clean exchange. Advanced. 

Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. 71 mph catcher velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.17 (60-yard).

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Payton Guilbeaux: SS/C, (2023) Saginaw Swan Valley, MI. 5-foot-8, 150-pound. Smooth in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 84 mph. Begins in an open crouched stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed was some, showed an upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Showed some loud contact during his round. Line drive approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 74 mph. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 68 mph. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 68 mph; Recorded a pop time of 2.16-2.19. Recorded a time of 7.45 in the 60-yard dash. Smooth on the mound, used a quick arm action with an over-the-top arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Displays downhill shoulders with a strong balance point. Lands soft with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 72-74 mph; shows control low in the zone and sinking action. Throws a 10/4 curveball (59-62) that shows command low in the zone and tight action. His changeup (67-69) has command low in the zone and deceiving action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Payton Guilbeaux, Saginaw Swan Valley, 2023, MI

Position: SS/C

Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pound .

Hit: (RHH) Began in an open crouched stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap. Some bat speed. Good extension on his finish, upward swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 80.92 mph. 62.65 mph bat speed average. 20.98 mph hand speed average.

Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. 68 mph catcher velocity. 

Speed: 7.45 (60-yard).

Pitching: Smooth. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Strong balance point, downhill shoulders, lands soft, a falling off finish.

FB: T74. 72-74 mph. (Max spin 1734;  Avg 1613). Low in the zone accuracy, sinking action. 

CB: 59-62 mph. Low in the zone command, tight action, 10/4 movement.