Payton Martin
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
Given his 17th-round pedigree but clear arm strength and early low-minors success, he projects most realistically as a hard-throwing bullpen arm who can miss bats in the middle innings. The combination of a mid-to-upper-90s fastball and an above-average slider gives him a plausible path to a major league role if command can reach fringe-average. Persistent walk rates and run prevention issues at Double-A temper expectations for a stable rotation job, especially without a consistently used changeup. Development emphasis on strike-throwing and refining his secondary mix could raise his ceiling to a flexible multi-inning reliever; the floor is an organizational depth arm who shuttles as needed.
Projected MLB role: up-down reliever
- Position: P
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 72 in
- Weight: 170 lb
- Born: 2004-05-19
- 80Grade overall rank: #703
- 80Grade team rank: #27
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Frequently asked questions
What position does Payton Martin play?
Payton Martin plays P.
Is Payton Martin a left-handed or right-handed player?
Payton Martin bats R and throws R.
Where does Payton Martin rank as a prospect?
Payton Martin is ranked No. 703 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.