01/13/2017 - Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament Payton showed as a catcher and on the mound for the first time at the event. He is a prospect with a tremendous future on the diamond. On the mound, he displays a sound / repeatable delivery, working in line and on time allowing his arm to work loose / free to the plate. Arm strength is outstanding as indicated by his top velocity of 86 mph. Fastball showed good tailing action. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with tailing action. Off speed stuff show potential as being quality pitches. Control is solid as he throws strikes with all his pitches. He shows good composure and competes on the mound. Behind the plate, feet are active as he gains ground and works through a clean / transfer exchange as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. Pop times showed in the 2.02 range. Throws display accuracy and on line carry through his target. Hands are soft as he lets the ball travel and tracks well, sticking in the zone. He shows off his athletic abilities through the blocking process with tool improving as he creates better angles to deaden ball. At the plate, he shows an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He has strength in his swing and shows great barrel accuracy with power showing best to the pull side.