Payton
Dye

5-foot-9, 170-pound RHP/INF. Mature, physical build with a durable lower half. Had a strong overall showing at the plate and off the mound. Went 7-for-10 with a double, four RBI, three walks, and two runs scored in the tournament primarily out of the four spot for the Hitmen. Dye works from an open, balanced setup with a short stride and swings a quick bat with a level path through the zone. Threw 6.2 innings over a two-game span, struck out six batters, walked four, and gave up three earned runs. Works from a high ¾ slot with a long loose arm action. Lands closed off from his target, clean delivery with fluid rhythm, threw 63 percent of his pitches for strikes over the weekend. Fastball topped at 74 mph, sat between 72-73 mph. Curveball sat between 67-70 mph, 12/6 shape, thrown for strikes, kept hitters off balance well. Changeup was between 61-62 mph, used sparingly.