Payton Hurst is a versatile left-handed infielder who’s starting to flash real extra-base upside for UT Martin
In the 2026 season, Payton Hurst gave UT Martin a useful spark with a .272 on-base percentage and her first collegiate hit coming as a double, showing she can handle pressure moments and add gap power when she squares it up. She’s a 5-foot-9 left-handed hitter, which gives the Skyhawks a different look in the lineup, and her background at Riverdale hinted at strong bat control and run production. For a team, she looks like a developmental infield piece with upside—less about loud stats right now, more about athletic fit, versatility, and a competitive edge.
