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 current teammates, 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 we are playing an A/B schedule at 16u and are looking forward to seeing our commitment to each other pay off.
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.
In addition to the Thunder Black 16u team, I am also a part of the Thunder Premier 16u college showcase team, and will spend my summer season playing in high-level NAFA, Triple Crown/Primetime, and PGF tournaments. Here is the link to the Premier team schedule.
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:
- First Varsity at-bats against Lake Zurich
- Highlights: 3 - 4 with a single, double off the wall, and game ending 3R HR.
- Highlights from Premier Season Opener against VA Glory
- Double Header Statistics: 4 - 5 with 1 2B, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB
- Highlights from PGF National Qualifier in Crown Point, IN
- Tournament Statistics: 3 - 9 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 HBP
- 2023 Spring / Summer Tournament Schedule