Cal
Carmichael

Cal Carmichael is a polished 2026 RHP from Carmel who fills the zone with a quality three-pitch mix. He stands 6-foot-1, 181 pounds with an athletic, balanced delivery and smooth drive down the slope. The right-hander works his fastball in the 80–82 mph range (T83) with above average spin (2311 max rpm), but his curveball is the separator, spinning up to 2671 rpm with sharp shape and feel. The changeup sits in the mid-70s with fading action and separation. A loose armwith polish and pitchability, Carmichael profiles as a dependable rotation arm with more to come.

Cal Carmichael, Carmel High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 178-pounds. Lean, athletic build on a projectable frame.
Delivery: Controlled tempo with a higher leg kick that remains compact in the back hip leading to a low, comfortable balance point. Shoulders work even down the slope with moderate separation. Stride down the slope gains decent distance. Tendency to land closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action from an over the top slot with some whip.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Straight FB with good spin. T2218, 2099 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Developed movement profile with abv/avg spin rate. Wipeout pitch. T2631, 2530 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Developed movement profile with straight fade to the armside that will tunnel off the FB well. T1595, 1535 average rpm.