Brewers' 2024 first-round pick continues breakout season with impressive showing in Double-A

Braylon Payne, the Brewers' 2024 first-round pick, has emerged as one of the better selections from that draft class despite being drafted as a surprise pick at just 17 years old. The now-20-year-old has progressed rapidly through the minor leagues, posting a .930 OPS with 23 home runs in 77 games with High-A Wisconsin before being promoted to Double-A Biloxi on his birthday in August. In Double-A, Payne has continued his strong performance and is one of only two players age 20 or younger with 25 or more home runs and 25 or more stolen bases this season. At his current trajectory, Payne could potentially make his MLB debut before turning 22, which would be valuable for the small-market Brewers.

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