Charleston Southern University Athletics

2025 at John A. Logan (Sophomore): Threw in 16 games in his second year ... Had a pair of saves on the year as well with 24.1 frames thrown on the year ... Posted an ERA of 6.29 and WHIP of 1.52 ... Collected 33 strikeouts for a K/9 average of 12.21 ... Team ended the year with a 49-10 record and 27-3 against conference opponents ... Opened the year with a scoreless, three inning outing against Chipola (1/31) ... Had nine outings where he did not allow a run to score.

2024 at John A. Logan (Freshman): In his first year with the squad, he helped them to a region championship and 3-0 record in the tournament ... Threw in nine games collecting 15.2 innings of work and a 1-0 record ... Held an ERA of 2.30 to go with a WHIP of 1.34 ... Collected 19 strikeouts as well ... Finished the year with a 46-12 mark including an opening victory in the Midwest District Tournament.

High School: Originally from Battle Ground, Indiana where he attended Harrison High School ... Helped lead the squad to a trio of sectional championships ... Was a two-time All-Conference selection, earning those each of his final two years ... Named Harrison's Pitcher of the Year following his senior year ... Was part of an American Legion State Championship squad in his career as well ... Son of Kelly and Tim Payne and has two siblings, Cyrus and Dalton.