MATTHEW PAYNE

3/18/86; '08 34th; North Carolina State Univ.
R/R; 6-1, 200

Level
BA
OBP
SA
AB
2B
3B
HR
BB
K
SB
CS
2006 NCAA
.333
.424
.519
27
2
0
1
5
5
0
0
2007 NCAA
.329
.449
.411
73
1
1
1
15
14
0
0
2008 NCAA
.320
.401
.486
222
6
2
9
28
31
6
4

Payne started his career at NC State in 2005 as a pitcher.  He started converting to hitter in 2006, but didn't win a regular spot until his senior year.  He appears to have very good plate discipline.  The Pirates may believe he still has untapped potential as a hitter.  He signed soon after the draft and should head to State College, although it's liable to be overloaded with third basemen.

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