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CLASS OF 2019

RHP

Payton
Miller

Oklahoma
Blanchard (HS) • OK
6' 3" • 235LBS
R/R • 23yr 8mo

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10/15/2016
The Oklahoma commit stands a thick 6-foot-1, 210 pounds. Offensively, a right-handed hitter, middle-pull approach with some strength and bat speed. Hits from a front foot heavy set-up, rocking load, moderate stride with late heel plant, quality back side drive, short to the ball, hand a big violent finish. Defensively, an average receiver and blocker that shows improved footwork, a fluid, strong arm that shows excellent carry and accuracy. Always a highly touted catcher, Miller raised his stock even higher when he decided to try the mound this fall. He throws strikes in the upper 80's from a high-3/4 slot and simple delivery. The breaking ball shows good spin and depth, but inconsistent release point.

5-21-17
Miller stands a thick 6-foot-1, 210 pounds. Offensively, a right-handed hitter, middle-pull approach with some strength and bat speed. Hits from a front foot heavy set-up, rocking load, moderate stride with late heel plant, quality back side drive, short to the ball, hand a big violent finish, 88 mph exit velo. Defensively, an above average receiver and blocker that shows improved footwork, a fluid, strong arm that shows excellent carry and accuracy, 1.84-1.94 showcase pop times. On the mound, Miller is around the zone with a riding fastball, 87-91 mph from a high-3/4 slot and simple delivery. The breaking ball shows good spin and depth, but inconsistent release point, 75-78 mph. 
2/4/18
A 6-foot-2, 225-pound frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a quiet, open, and athletic set-up. Uses a moderate reverse toe-tap stride before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path to contact with a high finish, bat speed, and strength. In BP, shows a middle to pull approach with occasional lift, mostly barrels, 88 mph exit velo. Runs an 8.25 60. Defensively, is an elite receiver from a strong and steady base with no extra movement and strong and soft hands always beating the ball to the spot. Blocks from a wider and high set-up. Showcase pop times of 1.90-1.98 though we have seen him as low as 1.84. Shows elite level exchanges with quickness and consistency followed by a short arm stoke that comes through an over the top slot with arm strength and accuracy, 79 mph. 
3/27/18
Though he is a capable hitter, the 6-foot-2, 225-pound Miller showed best on the mound in this one. The right-hander works from a controlled and rhythmic tempo with below average effort. Arm circle is moderate and clean, coming through a high-¾ slot. Finishes to the first base side. Fastball sat 84-86 mph and touched an 88 in this one. Flashed a slider 75-77 mph, curveball 74-75 mph, and changeup at 77-78 mph as well. He pounded the zone through 5 innings in this one allowing 2 earned runs while striking out eight and walking only one. 
6/6/18
A 6-foot-2, 235-pound durable frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open and slightly wide set-up with rhythm in his low set hands. Uses a small hand pump and reverse toe-tap load before launching his hands on a flat path to contact with a high finish with bat speed and strength. In BP, shows an all fields approach, mostly flat with occasional lift, flashed some big pop, 93 mph exit velo. Runs a 8.22 second 60. Defensively, behind the dish, Miller is an elite receiver, catching from a sturdy base with some sway and strong and quiet hands. Throws with a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with advanced arm strength at 79 mph to second base with accuracy and showcase pop times of 1.84-1.95. In the game, went 0-for-2 just missing a home run foul. Also, threw out two runners by a few steps each at second base.  

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