LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2023 High School All State Select Championship (2026-2027 Grads)
Payne Hotman is a 2027 C/RHP/OF with a 5-10 170 lb. frame from Tyler, TX who attends Tyler Legacy. Medium frame with athletic build; ran 60 yard dash in 7.14 seconds. Hits from wide-spread and even stance, anchors back leg and doesn't get off backside, flat swing plane with beginnings of bat speed, whole-field approach, developing power. Primary catcher, side-saddle set, developing transfer and foot quickness, has big arm and shows it off, clocked 1.88 seconds on lowest workout pop time. Also took outfield reps and showed off the big arm again, clocked up to 92 mph. Pitched as well, synched up delivery with compact arm stroke and low effort, fastball worked 80-83 mph with straight action, straight changeup keeps hitters off balance, flashed vertical bite to slider. Very good student.