Prep Baseball Report

Unsigned Senior Spotlight: C Payton Tamm


Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director



Scouting Report

12/14/19: 5-foot-11, 180-pound . At the plate, the right-handed hitter showed his power ability with an exit velocity of 91 mph. Began in an athletic stance, had a smooth load and used a leg kick to initiate his swing. Has explosive bat speed,as well as an uphill swing plane and extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 86 mph; has a twitchy exchange, sure hands and smooth footwork. Was quick and efficient behind the plate, producing pop times of 1.90-2.00. He made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 78 mph; has quick footwork, firm hands and a quick exchange.. Laterally, movements were athletic. Used a long arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing some accuracy to the bag. During the event, he clocked a 60 time of 7.15.

6/11/19: 5-foot-11, 180-pound SS / C with a 60 time of 6.93. At the plate, starts stance with feet open, slight bend in knees, elbows in and bat flat behind his head. Starts load with movement in hands; brings hands level and back to generate power; uses leg kick for power. Shows quick hands; has an inside-out swing at times; consistently hit balls solidly and stayed inside of balls all over the field; 87 mph exit velocity.

2/16/2019: Payton Tamm, SS/C, Westfield HS, 2020, 5 foot 11, 180 pounds, ran a 7.2 and had an exit velo of 83 mph. Uses a controlled leg lift to load and gets to a good launch position. Barrels balls consistently and gets on a good gap power plane.  At SS, Payton showed good hands, a long arm action with average release to throw 83 mph across the diamond.

2/24/18:  5-foot-11, 160 pound infielder features a hanging leg kick and smooth hand load. Above average bat speed, slightly uphill path with extension.  Produced some hard contact to pull side. High exit velocity of 78.  Defensively, he has a short arm swing into high 3/4 slot.  Quick, fluid footwork.  Above average arm strength.  Pop times ranged between 2.03-2.11.


More Available Seniors