Carson
Norris

Verbally committed to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.

RHP Carson Norris (Lakes Community, 2026) emerged as an uncommitted arm to know in the 2026 class. Up-tempo, athletic delivery, with a high leg lift with some coil into a directional tall-and-fall move. Short arm circle out of a ¾ slot. Showcased a three-pitch mix. Fastball sat 84-88 mph running it up to 89.2 mph with carry (max 18.7 IVB). Slider sat 70-73 mph with sweep (avg. -11.9 HM) and some depth. Changeup sat 78-80 mph killing spin creating depth.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 204.8-pounds. Athletic, high-upside frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo, smooth, athletic delivery, high leg lift with coil, tall and fall, directional.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 84-88 mph. Life out of the hand with carry. T2234, 1899 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Sweeping action. T2117, 1897 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Kills spin, depth, slows arm down. T1537, 1340 average rpm.

+ Carson Norris, RHP (Lakes Community, 2026): Uncommitted. Norris had a strong outing against Vernon Hills, helping lead them to a 3-0 win. He tossed five innings on the mound and struck out seven, allowed no walks, runs and only one hit. He tossed five innings in their win over Dwight, striking out 11, walking one, allowing two runs and three hits.

Athletic, high upside frame at 6-foot-2, 190-pounda. Dominated on the mound Saturday, going six innings giving up one run and tallying six strikeouts. Fastball topped at 82 mph early in the game and settled in around 78-80 mph. Quick arm that worked on the outer half of the plate to force weak contact.