Brewers' 2024 first-round pick validates high draft selection with new franchise record

Braylon Payne, the Brewers' 17th overall pick in 2024, has set a Wisconsin Timber Rattlers franchise record with 23 home runs in his second professional season, accomplishing the feat in just 73 games at age 19. The Texas high schooler was drafted for his contact and speed skills, but has since developed the power expected from his 6'2" frame, averaging a home run every 14.69 plate appearances. With 25 games remaining in the season, Payne could add to his record total unless he receives a promotion to Double-A, where fellow 2024 draft pick Blake Burke recently set the Biloxi Shuckers single-season home run record.

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