Kenan
Payne

2/20/17 - Payne is a 6-foot-1 160-pound right-handed hitting third baseman and right-handed pitcher in Missouri’s 2019 class.  He ran a 4.75 home to first and has an exit velocity of 69 mph. At the plate, balanced stance, slight pre swing rhythm, short stride, hands control the bat, gap-to-gap line drives, most contact to center field.  On the infield, 71 mph positional velo, over the top release, clean transfer, made all plays cleanly. On the mound, Payne has a high three quarters release, slender frame with room to put on strength, throws with regular effort, works in line down the mound, fastball has slight downhill tilt, 67-69 mph, 12-to-6 curveball, gradual and early break, mostly 52-54 mph,