CURTIS PAYNE QUICK FACTS: After a medical red-shirt year (Tommy John Surgery), Curtis Payne will see time for the Tigers on the mound ... Will likely start the season in the bullpen until he is 100 percent recovered ... Bats and throws from the right side.

 

IN HIGH SCHOOL: Payne prepped at Daviesse County High School, in Philpot, Kentucky ... Had a solid prep career nailing down three honors his senior year, which inluded All-District, Gold Glove selection, and was also part of the team that competed in the state tournament.

 

PERSONAL DATA: An Accounting major, Curtis Wayne Payne was born on September 4th, 1987, and resides in Philpot, Kentucky ... He has three sisters, Katie (21), Marci (19), and Andrea (18) ... His parents are Joseph and Joan Payne ... Hobbies outside of Baseball include Bowling, Ping Pong, and Basketball ... Lists his parents as his athletic inspiration ... Plans on becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) after graduation.