Zandt
Payne

Zandt Payne: SS/3B, (2021) Deer Creek, OK. 5-foot-11, 165-pound lean frame. During batting practice, the switch hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a small load, then used a short stride just before his swing. Bat speed was above average, showed simple swing plane and low finish. He created some loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 84 mph; had sure hands, a clean exchange and consistent footwork. Showed an-over-the-top slot and a short arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.2.

Demonstrated a lean and athletic 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame with twitch and room to add strength as he matures. The switch hitter mirrors from both sides of the plate beginning with an open setup utilizing a leg-hang to initiate a short barrel path through a slightly uphill angle in the zone. Showcased advanced hand speed with a quick lower half generating hard line drives to both gaps off the tee. Registered an 86 mph bat-exit velocity and ran a 6.97 60-yard dash. The middle infielder showcased advanced footwork arriving on time and playing violently through the baseball. Created downhill momentum towards the target with smooth transfers allowing for accurate 84 mph arm-strength with carry across the diamond out of a fluid, high ¾ arm-slot. 

The 5-foot-10, 150-pound primary middle infielder featured a lean 5-foot-10, 150-pound frame with projectability and athleticism. The switch-hitter mirrors from both sides of the plate starting with an even, balanced stance utilizing high hands and a lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Generated a slightly uphill barrel path with advanced depth in the hitting zone. Demonstrated feel for the barrel repetitively stroking line drives to all fields during batting practice. An already solid 83 mph bat-exit velocity from the tee will improve as he adds strength to his frame as he matures. Recorded a 6.97 60-yard dash. The shortstop showcased advanced footwork creating advantageous hops during defensive evaluations. Quick hands and a sharp first-step allowed for range to both sides and comfortability to make plays on the run. Registered an accurate 83 mph arm-strength across the diamond out of a repeatable, high ¾ arm-slot.

A 5-foot-10, 150-pound; SS/3B. At the plate, the switch hitter had a max exit velocity of 78 mph. Begins in a balanced stance, has a quick load and uses a short stride. Had a flat swing plane and above average bat speed, and he ended his swing with a high finish. In BP, shows a pull approach with lift from the left side and a pull and flat approach from the right, some barrels from both sides.In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 80 mph; showed rhythmic feet, a quick exchange and soft hands. Showed a short arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, he recorded a 60 time of 7.14.