Bio
A two-way superstar at Wichita State, Tolle announced his commitment to transfer to TCU after an All-American sophomore season. With a 6’6”, 250 lbs. frame, Tolle is an imposing presence both on the mound and at the plate. As a hitter, Tolle started 55 games for the Shockers, batting .311 with 13 HR and 50 RBI. He absolutely destroys baseballs and has a staggering maximum exit velocity of 120mph. Tolle was just as effective as a pitcher, striking out 97 hitters over 85.2 innings pitched. His 26.9% strikeout rate was the 3rd best mark in the AAC. Tolle earned All-American honors from five media outlets for his elite two-way performance and was one of five finalists for the John Olerund Two-Way Player of the Year Award. Tolle is considered a top-100 prospect for the 2024 MLB draft and should only improve his stock on college baseball’s main stage at TCU. The two-way stud heads into his junior season looking to help the loaded Horned Frogs get back to Omaha for the second straight year.
Accolades
- #53 D1Baseball 2024 MLB Draft College Rankings
- #63 Future Stars Series 2024 MLB Draft College Rankings
- #95 Baseball America 2024 MLB Draft Rankings
- #8 D1Baseball 2024 Transfer Rankings
- 2023 2nd Team All American (Baseball America, NCBWA, ABCA/Rawlings)
- 2023 3rd Team All American (Perfect Game, D1Baseball)
- 2023 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Finalist
- 2023 1st Team All American Athletic Conference
- 2023 D1Baseball Midseason All-American
Media
Transfer News: Star LHP/1B Payton Tolle has entered the transfer portal. Tolle struck out 97 and walked just 19 across 85.2 IP, while hitting .311 with 9 2B and 13 HR at the dish. Physical monster with impressive pitchability and Max EV of 120 mph. pic.twitter.com/ErH0vJjC4Q
— Peter Flaherty III (@PeterGFlaherty) June 12, 2023
Payton Tolle shuts out #7 ECU 🔥
— 11Point7: The College Baseball Podcast 🎙 (@11point7) April 22, 2023
He’s been awesome all year on the mound and at the plate. One of the nations best 2-way players pic.twitter.com/ZM4g1zSvjt
After throwing a complete game shutout yesterday, Payton Tolle is 2-4 today at the plate with 3 RBIs and a 2B, two of which came on this LASER to centerfield. Tolle is such a physical player whose natural strength shines at the dish. pic.twitter.com/OE89HKs2Qh
— Peter Flaherty III (@PeterGFlaherty) April 23, 2023
Payton Tolle with an absolute two-way masterclass this afternoon. Crazy day from just one side of his game, but both on the same day is just absurd.
— Tejay Cleland (@KWCHTejay) March 4, 2023
5-5, 6 RBI, 2B, HR.
6.0 IP, 2 H, O ER, 10 Ks and a win...🔥@RolleTolle49 pic.twitter.com/WiWxzYtmZX
