Payton Kee, Class of 2025

First Basemen, Pitcher

I have been playing softball since I was old enough to grip a ball. Along with six other still current players in the program, we started the first ever Arlington Heights Thunder team in 2017. 

We all had opportunities to jump to more established programs to win faster, but instead chose to work hard to close the gap with more experienced teams and win together. This season, several of the Thunder "originals" aged to 18u while I chose to play for our Thunder Premier team at 16u. As part of this team, we are playing a high-level PGF and Triple Crown/Primetime schedule to test ourselves against the best players in the region.

I am looking for a school with a strong mechanical or aerospace engineering program. I have always been interested in understanding how things work and think that's what I want to do in my career. I’d love to play for a coach who values education and will push me to be my best both in the classroom and on the field.

I have pitched my entire career and play a very strong first base. Offensively, I am a power hitter but understand what's needed from me for each at-bat, so if a single is needed to score the runner, I won't swing for the fences.

Finally, here are a few links that you might find helpful to learn more about me. Thank you very much!

• Video Library (YouTube)
• Recent Highlights:
• PGF Fall Peoria Showcase
• Highlights: 
• Hitting: 8 - 13 with 5 1B, 2 2B, 1 3B & 7 RBI .615 BA, 1.590 OPS, .923 SLG 
• Pitching: 7 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 2 K, .955 ERA, 1.500 WHIP
• PGF Crown Point National Qualifier
• Highlights: Home run in first ever PGF at-bat.
• Tournament Statistics: 3 - 9 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 HBP
• Highlights from Premier Season Opener against VA Glory
• Double Header Statistics: 4 - 5 with 1 2B, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB
• First Varsity at-bats against Lake Zurich
• Highlights: 3 - 4 with a single, double off the wall, and game ending 3R HR.
• PGF Certified Metrics (11/11/23)
• 2023 - 24 Schedule

Player Information
Player Name	Payton Kee
Player Number	77
Player Age	16
Player Birthday	April 27, 2007
Player Height	5' 9"
Player Weight	155
Batting / Throwing Strong Hand	Bats Right, Throws Right
Primary Positions	RHP, 1B
Player Email Address	paytonmkee@icloud.com
Twitter	@payton_kee_77
Parent's Names (First and Last)	Jon and Tessa Kee
FieldLevel Profile	https://www.fieldlevel.com/app/profile/payton.kee/softball
SportsRecruits Profile	https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/payton_kee
Academic Information
High School	John Hersey High School (Arlington Heights, IL)
What Year Will You Graduate High School?	2025
Grade Point Average (GPA)	4.19
ACT/SAT Score	NYT
Areas of Academic Interest, Potential Major(s)	Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Recent Activities/Achievements	The American Legion School Award, Honor Roll, JV2 Basketball, JV1 Softball, Orchestra
Softball Achievements	Played JV1 as Freshman; Played 16u during 14u travel season; USSSA All-Star Recipient at 16u Level
Travel Softball Experience	Thunder Fastpitch 2017 - 23

Player Attributes
10 Yard Dash Time (seconds) and Date Recorded	1.64 Sec, 2/22/23
10 Yard Dash Time (MPH) and Date Recorded	14.89 MPH, 2/22/23
20 Yard Dash Time (seconds) and Date Recorded	2.99 Sec, 2/22/23
10 Meter Fly (MPH) and Date Recorded	16.97 MPH, 2/22/23
40 Yard Dash	5.880 Sec, 11/11/23 (PGF Certified)
Shuttle	5.362 Sec, 12/22/22
Bat Speed	68.3 MPH, 12/22/22
Hand Speed	22.1 MPH, 12/22/22
Time to Impact	.16 Sec, 12/22/22
Exit Velocity (Batting) and Date Recorded	73 MPH, 11/11/23 (PGF Certified)
Grip Right Hand	83.2, 2/25/23
Grip Left Hand	88.2, 2/25/23
Overhand Throwing Velocity	57 MPH, 2/25/23
Broad Jump	68, 12/22/22
Pitches and Velocity (Pitcher's Only) and Date Recorded	Fastball @ 56 MPH Change-up @ 46 MPH Drop Ball @ 50 MPH Drop Curve @ 52 MPH 2/25/23