Matthew
Carrano

C/INF Matthew Carrano (St. Laurence, 2024) is a 6-foot-1, 215-pound, right-handed hitter who creates leverage and lift to the pull-side of the diamond with some jump off the barrel. The swing has some length with strong, physical hands and some noteworthy measurables to-boot; 336’ max batted ball distance, T91.6 mph exit velocity and 70% sweet-spot percentage. Defensively showcased behind the plate and on the infield.  He has a fundamentally sound approach from both areas of the field, clean footwork and plays quick out of the crouch at times. Soft hands, repeatable mechanics and throws played true. 2.11 low pop time, 70 mph from the crouch and 76 across the infield.

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Strong, physically advanced frame with broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, slightly open setup, short stride. Long swing, leverage to the pull-side, slight lift through the zone and strong hands.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 76 mph.  Some life and carry, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.19 pop times. Clean footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, loose deliberate actions.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/C 
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic frame that projects to add strength as he matures.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quick pre-pitch bat waggle, smooth hand load, short stride.  Level bat path with some lift, line drive approach, pull-side tendency, repeats.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. INF - 67 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action.
Defense: 2.21-2.35 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and at first base. Steady actions from the crouch, some length to release. Defends with some pre-pitch rhythm on the infield, fluid feet, soft hands that work out front.
Run: 8.33 runner in the 60.