Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Aaron Payne sliding to first base while trying to catch the ball, flipped by first baseman Ryon Healy, in an unsuccessful attempt to retire the runner during an NCAA super regional baseball game against Kent State on June 11, 2012 at PK Park and lost by the Ducks 3-2.
Color photo of University of Oregon baseball player Aaron Payne being tagged out at second after his foot came off the bag during a stolen base attempt in an NCAA super regional game against Kent State on June 10, 2012 at PK Park and won by the Ducks 3-2.
Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Aaron Payne (#20) flipping the ball to the shortstop covering the bag to retire the lead runner during an NCAA regional baseball game against South Dakota State on May 31, 2013 at PK Park. The Ducks won the game 3-2.
Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Aaron Payne throwing to first to retire a runner during an NCAA regional baseball game against San Francisco on June 2, 2013 at PK Park. The Ducks won the game 6-1.
Color photo of University of Oregon baseball player Aaron Payne (#20) looking to bunt the ball during an NCAA regional game against San Francisco on June 2, 2013 at PK Park. The Ducks won the game 6-1.
Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Aaron Payne prone on the turf after unsuccessfully diving for a ground ball hit through the right side during a game against Long Beach State at PK Park and won by the Ducks 5-4.
Color photo of University of Oregon baseball player Aaron Jones (#9) being greeted at home plate by teammates after hitting a grand slam during a game against West Virginia at PK Park on March 10, 2012 and won by the Ducks 12-0. From left to right are Andrew Mendenhall (#15), Aaron Payne (#20), Scott Heineman (#6), Jordan Spencer (#23) and Jones.
Color photo of University of Oregon head baseball coach George Horton (in green jacket) talking to starting pitcher Cole Irvin during a meeting on the mound in a game against Oregon State on May 18, 2013 at PK Park. The Ducks lost the game 0-9. Also pictured are Aaron Payne (#20), Ryon Healy (#25), J. J. Altobelli (#22), Ryan Hambright (#21) and Josh Graham (far right).
Color photo of University of Oregon baseball player Aaron Payne heading back to first base to avoid being picked off during a game against Washington State on April 20, 2012 at PK Park and won by the Ducks 6-2.
Color photo of University of Oregon baseball player Aaron Payne touching home plate after hitting his first career home run during a game against Seattle on May 20, 2012 at PK Park and won by the Ducks 6-1.