@Payne_Jackson_ 17.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/06/22
CLASS OF 2027
3B
1B
Jackson
Payne
Covington Catholic (HS) • KY
6' 1" • 198LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: At The Yard 17uBrooks
6' 1" • 198LBSR/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: At The Yard 17uBrooks
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
58.1
Bat Speed (max)
7/06/22
8.1
Rot. Acc (max)
7/06/22
55
Hard Hit %
6/16/26
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/16/26
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/16/26
360
Distance (max)
6/16/26
55
Sweet Spot %
6/16/26
7.20
60-yd
6/16/26
3.93
30-yd
6/16/26
1.65
10-yd
6/16/26
18.8
Run speed (max)
6/16/26
70
INF Velo
7/06/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
6/14/24
75 - 76
Velo Range
6/14/24
1595
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22
Changeup
59.8 - 61.5
Velo Range
7/06/22
1304
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22
Curveball
67 - 68
Velo Range
6/14/24
1722
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22
Positional Tools
2026
2022
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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).
67.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.78
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
8.4
Hitting
2026
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
360
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.2438
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).
73.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
146
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.0142
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.
KY Top Prospect Games: Lexington (Invite-Only)
Jun 16, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
360
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kentucky Rising Star Games 7-6-22
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
73.5
Exit Velocity (max)
65.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
55.4
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.
Kentucky Rising Star Games 7-6-22
Jul 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
17.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
58.1
Bat Speed (max)
55.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1595
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1722
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1304
Kentucky Rising Star Games 7-6-22
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
72.0
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 71.1
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,879
Spin Rate (max)
1,595
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.3
Velocity (max)
59.8 - 62.0
Velo Range
58.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,804
Spin Rate (max)
1,722
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
61.5
Velocity (max)
59.8 - 61.5
Velo Range
1,311
Spin Rate (max)
1,304
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
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)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.99
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.73
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.78
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Kentucky Rising Star Games 7-6-22
Jul 6, 2022
Swift
1.98
10-yd
4.73
30-yd
8.78
60-yd
15.2
Run speed (max)
6.8
Run Speed (avg)
1,050
Jump Power (max)
22.9
Jump Height (max)
22.9
Jump Height (avg)
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.93
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.2
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
70.04
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Physical
2026
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.