08/14/2022 - Official Player Development Membership - Oak Creek (Milwaukee), WI Payton is a RHP prospect who will graduate in 2026. Medium frame athletic build with strength present. At the plate, he hits from an upright and closed stance. Does a good job keeping a repeatable stride and keeping balanced throughout his swing. Does a good job keeping his hands inside the ball and getting extension out front. Shows the ability to hit the ball to all fields with a bat exit velocity up to 64mph. On the mound, he shows clean mechanics with the ability to repeat at times. Does a good job getting into his lower 1/2 and trying to work downhill. He attacks hitters with a FB that sits 70-71mph with plus command, an 11/5 shaped CB with good arm speed, an 11/5 shaped slider that he throws for strikes, and a changeup with arm side run that he throws with FB arm speed. Payton is a good player that we hope to see again as he continues to develop.