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2016 National Indoor Showcase
Douglas Payne is a 2017 2B/RHP, OF with a 5-10 160 lb. frame from Cuba, MO who attends Cuba HS. Has a medium frame, lean build, and plenty of room to fill out as he continues to mature and put on additional muscle. Posted a 7.09 second sixty yard dash. From the infield, has short footwork to the baseball with clean hands and actions. Made accurate throws across with arm strength up to 82 MPH. At the plate, right-handed hitter that starts with an open stance and small leg lift trigger. Showed a middle of the field approach with quick hands and ability to use the whole field. Gap to gap power projection as he continues to develop. On the mound, throws from a high three-quarter arm slot with clean arm action and a full arm circle through the back, stays long and loose. Uncoils well into delivery while landing online and generating downhill plane. Slider flashes tight spin and good tilt. Curveball has shorter depth with quality spin, 11/5 shape. Good student. Named to 2016 National Indoor Top Prospect List.