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Milwaukee Brewers 1st Round 2024 MLB Draft Pick: OF Braylon Payne

This Milwaukee Breweries selected 17-year-old Braylon Payne with their first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. He is a left-handed hitting and throwing outfielder from Lawrence E Elkins High School in Texas. Payne has a verbal commitment to the University of Houston.

Where was Braylon Payne ranked before the draft?

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Braylon Payne’s highest projection was for the mid- to late-20s. MLB.com listed him as the 53rd best prospect, Baseball America 54th, and The Athletic 78th. When the Brewers selected him 17th overall, they passed on other outfielders like Carson Benge and Vance Honeycutt, but they’ll end up saving some money from the MLB draft pool, which could allow them to be more innovative later on.

What should Milwaukee Brewers fans know about Braylon Payne?

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Senior vice president and general manager Matt Arnold speaks during the post-season news conference at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.

Speed ​​and defense are Braylon Payne’s calling cards. He has 70-degree speed, great instincts on the basepaths, and makes playing center field look uncomplicated. His swing is brief and compact, but he has plenty of room to grow in terms of power.

Braylon Payne sets Lawrence E. Elkins High School record previously held by former MLB player.

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Senior vice president and general manager Matt Arnold speaks during the post-season news conference at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.

In 2024, Braylon Payne broke the school record for hits and stolen bases. Former St. Louis Cardinal Matt Carpenter previously held the Lawrence E Elkins High School record for hits. After that accomplishment, Carpenter congratulated him and wished him luck.

Milwaukee has three more Day 1 picks, the most of any team. Stay tuned to Wisconsin Sports Heroics as we provide ongoing coverage of the 2024 MLB Draft.

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