Prep Baseball Report

Junior Spotlight: 3B/RHP Carter Heller (Faith Christian)


Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting

As we move into the winter months and begin preparations for 2018 we will periodically highlight prospects that have made an impression over the summer and fall. Today we take a look at 3B/RHP Carter Heller (Faith Christian Academy).

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Carter Heller

Class of 2019 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Faith Christian Academy
    State: PA
  • Summer Team: Bucks County Generals
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
83 - 87
FB
67 - 69
CB
72 - 74
CH
Position
7.49
60-yard
83
INF Velo
82
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

Heller is a 5-foot-10, 165-pound RHP/3B from Faith Christian Academy. He was a 1st Team Bicentennial Athletic League selection as a freshman in 2016.

2/12/17 5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitter showcased across the board jumps in his game since we last saw him just three months ago. The right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and utilizes a leg-lift stride to initiate his swing. Loads hands downward from a high-hands starting position and often races to get his foot down and hands to the hitting zone on time. Displayed and improved bat exit velocity of 82 mph and ran a 7.49 60-yard dash. Showcased improved footwork and more fluid actions defensively with 83 mph arm strength across the diamond.

10/29/16 5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitter. Starts from a slightly open stance. Struggles to repeat swing that starts with his hands by his ear and abruptly jerks them down below armpit level for launch. Ran a 7.36 60-yard dash and posted a 76 mph exit velocity. Defensively, he recorded 76 mph arm strength and would benefit from improving his footwork so that he can put himself in position to be on balance and field the baseball out front more consistently.

Works fast out of a high three-quarter slot. Funky wind-up with slight hip coil and spins around his front leg. Fastball sat 78-79, while he also featured a slider at 66-70 and a curveball at 57-60 on which he will need to maintain fastball arm/body speed in order to generate the desired action.


 

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