Transferred to Samford after two seasons at Manatee Community College.

Previous College: Spent two seasons at Manatee Community College.

High School: Prepped at Bloomingdale High School . . . two-time member of All-County, All- District, All-Regional, All-Sectional and All-State teams . . . led the state in RBI as a junior . . . also participated in golf and basketball.

Personal: Born Nov. 13, 1985 . . . son of Gary and Eva Jo Payne . . . majoring in business.