The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
Grant Payson, Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (IN), 2024 Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Lean, athletic Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance. Starts with bat laid back & loose hands. Slight arm bar load with controlled forward move to create some stretch. Aggressive swinger - doesn't get cheated. Loose path w/ bat speed, looks to leverage out front. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.0 mph. 300' max distance. Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Quick arm action from an over-the-top slot. Defense: 1.93-2.04 pop times. Quick transfer on throws to 2B w/ consistent footwork.
3/12/22
Grant Payson, Mt Vernon, 2024, IN
Position: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Began in an open stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled stride. High finish, upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 75.2 mph. 61.5 mph bat speed average. 19.6 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.02-2.18 pop times. Soft hands, quick footwork, quick exchange. Solid. Athletic setup with a lot of flexibility.
Grant Payson, Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (IN), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Lean, athletic
Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance. Starts with bat laid back & loose hands. Slight arm bar load with controlled forward move to create some stretch. Aggressive swinger - doesn't get cheated. Loose path w/ bat speed, looks to leverage out front.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.0 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Quick arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 1.93-2.04 pop times. Quick transfer on throws to 2B w/ consistent footwork.
Grant Payson, Mt Vernon, 2024, IN
Position: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Began in an open stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled stride. High finish, upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 75.2 mph. 61.5 mph bat speed average. 19.6 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.02-2.18 pop times. Soft hands, quick footwork, quick exchange. Solid. Athletic setup with a lot of flexibility.
Arm: 77 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.15 (60-yard).