Julian
Carter

GA Preseason All State

Carter showed well for his first baseball action of the year, peppering hard line drives up the middle and spraying to gaps consistently. When he’s on, there are few players in the state with swing mechanics as natural and fluid. He was right at the top with the best defenders at the event, showing near elite footwork and an impressive glove. The arm strength isn’t quite there yet velocity wise (80 mph), but his throws do carry with accuracy and the exchange is smooth. Carter has the definition of quick twitch hands at the plate, proving that with the 2nd best Blast hand speed reading (25.9 mph) in the entire event. It's a knob led path that spends optimal time in the zone and he very rarely strays from his up the middle approach, which is one of the most intriguing qualities about him. Very rarely do I see Carter off balance at the plate, and his body control will only improve as he gets stronger. This is an exciting follow with a very high ceiling.

Positional Profile: SS/2B High ceiling with an interesting all around game.
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Medium, wiry strong frame, long levers.
Hits: RHH. Wide, athletic base, shoulders & hips square to plate. Quiet movement in hands with extremely fluid one piece load with very good separation timing. Hips are engine of swing and he uses them very well to create momentum and gradual separation. Knob led path thats short to, long thru. Optimal launch angles at contact create loft. The stronger he gets, the more his power potential will show.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 78 MPH. 267' max distance. Ball carries to both gaps with consistent back spin.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Full circle, H3/4 arm action.
Defense: Footwork at SS is special, as is the glove. Smooth exchange
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.