Payton Cushman Brings Left-Side Versatility and a Bat That Already Played Up
Cushman is a useful Georgia Southern piece because she combines **INF/OF versatility** with a proven contact-first bat and real freshman-year production: in 2025 she hit .296 with 16 RBI, eight doubles, and 46 starts in 48 games, then followed with early 2026 flashes, including a career-high three hits and three RBI against EIU. She fits best as a steady, competitive lineup bat who can help at multiple spots defensively; her high-school resume and Player of the Year awards point to a player accustomed to winning and carrying expectations.
