Payton Harris is UT Martin’s bullpen weapon with conference-closing upside
In the 2026 season, Payton Harris emerged as one of UT Martin’s most reliable arms, finishing 6-4 with a 3.26 ERA overall and a sparkling 1.04 ERA in OVC play, plus a save, two shutouts, and an All-OVC second-team nod. She also posted strong week-to-week impact, including a 0.00 ERA week and a 0.78 WHIP stretch that showed real command. The big differentiator: she can win in relief or start, and she’s the kind of pitcher who can cool a game down fast. Add a 3.87 GPA and steady, high-leverage poise, and she looks like a plug-in competitor with legit win-now value.
