Centenary University

2024 (Junior): Appeared in 35 games, making 34 starts for the Cyclones ... concluded the season with a .363 batting average ... recorded 14 doubles tying him for the second most in a single season ... blasted 2 home runs, 1 triple and drove in 22 runs for the Cyclones offense ... recorded a conference best, 11 caught stolen runners ... earned First Team All - Atlantic East, Atlantic East Player of the Year.

2023 (Sophomore): Started in 32 games for the Cyclones, appearing in 33 total games ... finished the season batting .263 in 95 at-bats ... recorded 25 hits and drove in 15 runs ... threw out 6 runners on the season.

2022 (Freshman): Appeared in 30 games and made 24 starts during his rookie campaign ... saw his time behind the plate ... hit .288 with 14 runs scored and 13 RBIs … had four RBIs and a home run in the home win over Neumann … had four games with multiple hits and four games with multiple runs scored … ranked second on the team with 13 walks … had three hits, two runs scored and two stolen bases at Marywood.

At Hazelton Area H.S.: Was a catcher for Coach Russ Canzler ... played baseball all four years ... helped the freshman team go 16-0 ... helped the team win a district championship his sophomore and senior seasons.

Personal: Son of Nichole and Lawrence Payne ... has one brother, Lukas ... career goal is to join the law enforcement ... admits his biggest pet peeve is when people say "points instead of "runs" for baseball ... lists his parents as the people he admires most ... favorite holiday is Christmas ... dream vacation location would be Italy ... most memorable experience was playing travel baseball in the summer ... majoring in criminal justice.