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2018 West Academic Showcase
Payton Brooks is a 2020 OF/RHP with a 5-7 125 lb. frame from Las Vegas, NV who attends Arbor View. Young frame with a slender build and room to fill out. Ran a 7.28 second 60-yard dash. Worked out defensively as a primary outfielder. Moves well top the ball with athleticism in shorter strides. Plays through the ball and utilizes an easy arm action on throws with accurate and on line carry to the infield, topping out at 79 miles per hour. Righthanded hitter with an upright stance and a narrow base. High hand set as well as a high back elbow. Generates some lift in swing with a middle of the field approach and line drives off the barrel. Secondary righthanded pitcher working exclusively from the stretch. Smooth pace to delivery with a high leg lift above the belt. Works to the plate with drop and drive actions down the mound. Lands in line to the plate with the front side with a maximum effort delivery. Quick arm circle at take back with a three-quarters arm slot. Generates some downhill plane on the fastball that topped out at 79 miles per hour. Maintains arm speed on an 11-to-5 curveball with feel for the pitch. Good student as well.