@PayneKent2027 22.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/22/25
CLASS OF 2027
1B
RHP
Payne
Kent
Lafayette (HS) • MO
6' 1" • 208LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Rawlings Tigers - Stephens
6' 1" • 208LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Rawlings Tigers - Stephens
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
9/06/25
17.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/22/25
100
Hard Hit %
2/08/25
102.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/08/25
99.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/08/25
381
Distance (max)
2/04/24
71
Sweet Spot %
2/08/25
7.77
60-yd
9/06/25
4.30
30-yd
2/22/25
1.83
10-yd
2/22/25
17.7
Run speed (max)
9/06/25
79
INF Velo
2/05/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
9/07/24
79 - 81
Velo Range
9/07/24
1865
Spin Rate (avg)
9/07/24
Changeup
75 - 76
Velo Range
2/08/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
67 - 68
Velo Range
2/04/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
75 - 76
Velo Range
2/08/25
1780
Spin Rate (avg)
9/07/24
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.79
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.46
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.9
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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).
102.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
358
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.7004
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).
100.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
381
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
182
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.9298
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).
90.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
324
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
226
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5457
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.
MO Fall Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 6, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
100.9
Exit Velocity (max)
90.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Missouri Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
100.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
109
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rawlings Tigers Scout Day
Feb 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
102.5
Exit Velocity (max)
99.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
259
Distance (avg)
358
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MO Fall Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 7, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
103
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Rawlings Tigers Scout Day
Feb 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
381
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rawlings Tigers Scout Day
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.3
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.
MO Fall Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 6, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Missouri Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 22, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MO Fall Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 7, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
72.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
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).
1865
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.
23.3
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Slider
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).
1780
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
MO Fall Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 7, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.7
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 80.6
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,076
Spin Rate (max)
1,865
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.0
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.7
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,923
Spin Rate (max)
1,780
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
2024
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.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.77
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.
Missouri Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 22, 2025
Vald
1.83
10-yd
4.30
30-yd
7.91
60-yd
17.0
Run speed (max)
0.99
RSI (max)
19.9
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.
62.49
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- MO Fall Games: Quick Hits - Sep 30, 2025
- Summer Update Missouri Uncommitted Spotlight: 2027 First Basemen - Sep 18, 2025
- MO Fall Games: Stat Story - Sep 15, 2025
- Missouri's Most Viewed Profiles - February 2025 - Mar 10, 2025
- Rawlings Tigers Scout Day: Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2025
- MO Fall Games: Quick Hits - Oct 4, 2024
- Rawlings Tigers Scout Day: Quick Hits - Feb 8, 2024
- Rawlings Tigers Scout Day: Quick Hits - Feb 9, 2023
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Physical
2025
2024
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.
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: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 219-pounds. Durable build.
Hit: LHH. Tall even setup with a balanced base, weight shifted to the back side, and active hands. Uses a moderate leg lift trigger gaining ground forward. Long slightly uphill path through the zone, some barrels, power present. 73.7 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Short stroke from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Confident athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 7.77 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 62.49 Edge Score
Payne Kent, Lafayette (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 220-pounds. Physical frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall even setup with a narrow base, weight centered, and active hands. Uses a moderate leg lift trigger gaining ground forward. Short slightly uphill path through the zone, some barrels, present power. 70.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 286' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.
Defense: Confident actions defensively.
ATH: 7.91 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.90 max vertical.
One of the most impressive and consistent rounds of BP this preseason came from 1B Payne Kent (Lafayette, 2027). Standing strong at 6-foot, 220 pounds, Kent unleashed powerful swings with clear aggression and intent, consistently driving the ball with authority to the pull side. His hardest-hit ball of the day was a 102.5 mph missile that traveled 358 feet. With significant middle-of-the-order power potential, Kent is undoubtedly a player to watch in the ‘27 class.
Payne Kent, Lafayette (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 210-pounds. Durable frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding open and falling off after landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long strong arm action from an over the top slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Some strikes, keeps its plane. T2076, 1865 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Developing accuracy, rolling right to left break. T1923, 1780 average rpm.
ATH: 7.79 runner in the 60. 22.00 max vertical.
Payne Kent, Lafayette (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 210-pounds. Durable frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, balanced base, feet even. Rhythmic movement in hands, moderate leg lift trigger gaining some ground forward. Compact flat path through the zone, some barrels. Power present with high exit velocity. 72.3 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Moderate stroke from an over the top slot.
Defense: Pronounced actions defensively.
ATH: 7.79 runner in the 60. 22.00 max vertical.
1B/RHP Payne Kent (Lafayette, 2027) continues to impress at the plate throughout our looks over the past year. An extremely physical, 6-foot, 211-pound left-handed bat, Kent was on the barrel with loud contact often throughout BP. He hammered balls back through the middle at an average of 84.8 mph topping out at 96 mph with plenty more in the tank. Additionally, Kent also hopped on the mound and pitched in the low-80s with his fastball. With present raw strength and size, Kent will be a name to follow in the 2027 class.