Andrew
Payton

5/1/2019 Spring Scout Blog: 5-foot-7, 145 pound Catcher from the 2022 class. Small frame with good athleticism and understanding of the game. At the plate starts athletic with a slight crouch. Short stride and good rotation. Down to the ball with good extension. Showed the ability to keep hands in and drive a ball to left on a ball on the hands. Average runner with growth potential. Behind the plate receives very well for his age. Average arm speed. An interesting catching prospect from the 2022 class.

2/23/2019: Andrew Payton, C/SS, Martinsville HS, 2022, 5 foot 7, 140 pounds, stands slightly open and uses leg lift to load. Hands are a little low at launch position and he carries them forward slightly cutting short his separation. Did record an exit velo of 81 mph and ran a 7.57 60. Threw 75 mph across the diamond from SS with a slower release and good arm action. Recorded pop times of 2.03-2.11 while throwing 70 mph from behind the plate. Andrew showed some athleticism behind the plate with good feet and a good release.