@graysonpayne00 
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/17/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Grayson
Payne
Hoover (HS) • AL
5' 8" • 154.8LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Excel Baseball Academy
5' 8" • 154.8LBSR/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Excel Baseball Academy
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/17/25
16.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/17/25
11
Hard Hit %
6/17/25
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/17/25
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/17/25
332
Distance (max)
6/17/25
71
Sweet Spot %
5/18/24
6.80
60-yd
6/17/25
3.89
30-yd
6/17/25
1.77
10-yd
5/18/24
21.1
Run speed (max)
6/17/25
85
INF Velo
6/17/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
5/25/24
74 - 76
Velo Range
5/21/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
71 - 72
Velo Range
5/21/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
65 - 69
Velo Range
5/21/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
332
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.3709
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.8667
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.31
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
262
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: Excel
May 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Excel Scout Day
May 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
229
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Excel Scout Day
May 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.13
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.38
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.8
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Vald
1.77
10-yd
3.89
30-yd
6.80
60-yd
21.1
Run speed (max)
2.06
RSI (max)
24.1
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
73.93
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Physical
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Leaner frame, can easily add more size/strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, closed stance with a higher handset. Slightly upward bat path, middle of the field approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 332' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean backhand work, glove presented early.
ATH: 6.80 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 73.93 Edge Score