Carson
Paulik

Paulik was my favorite arm of the day, providing a high-floor look with enough athleticism to bet on future jumps. The 6-foot, 190 pound frame still appears to have 10-15 pounds of strength to be added, and it produced present day velos in the 84-87 range, touching 88 with a well-commanded heater. He mixed with a 74-77 SL that played with sweep. He was able to land the SL glove-side while also getting some chase. Flashed 79-81 sinking CH. The ability to command three pitches is a box checked, as is the way he moves within the delivery and the full-circle, fast arm action he shows. He popped off the bump for an uber-athletic PFP play to even further solidify my bullish outlook on him. While his frame, nor stuff, jumps off the page - the floor he presents is likely the highest amongst all '26 participants and this is a 'sure-to-rise' prospect in our next rankings update for the class.

2-way prospect with standout metrics on both sides. Obvious strength in the 6-foot, 195 pound frame with the highest-ceiling look appearing on the hill, where he ran his fastball up to 88 mph. Two quality secondaries in faded 75-77 CH and low-70s, two-plane curveball that he showed feel to land. Athletic, up-tempo mover on the bump with clean, compact arm circle. Offensively, loads with high back elbow and works behind the baseball with agressive, plane-matching stroke that produced exits up to 96 mph. Quality follow with an abundance of quality metrics/traits.

Carson Paulik, a 6-foot, 194-pound RHP/3B from Rochester Community High School (IN), is a stocky, strong two-way prospect with loud tools. On the mound, he works with a methodical, even lift into an athletic move down the slope, showing a quick, inverted arm action. His fastball sits 84–86 mph (T88) with some carry, while his 73–74 mph breaking ball is a two-plane slurvey offering with solid spin metrics. The 77–79 mph changeup shows separation with developing feel. Offensively, Paulik hits from an athletic setup with a short toe tap, creating stretch and working behind the ball with an uphill, rotational path. He posted a 96 mph max exit velocity with a 352’ max distance and 82.8 mph average EV, grading out as a tick above average power. Defensively, he shows high intent with a 90 mph arm across the infield, though presently profiles as an average defender.

Carson Paulik, Rochester (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 344' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60.

Carson Paulik, Rochester (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Solid build
Delivery: Slower tempo delivery w/ some effort. Strong balance point with an easy move down the mound. Slightly uphill shoulders, lands square, re-coil type finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: Straight with some life.
CB: Short, slurvey.
CH: Sinking action.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Carson Paulik, Rochester (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Solid build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall stance. Smooth, controlled hand load with a toe tap stride. Direct, level path. Catches the ball out front. Stride gets long at times.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 295' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Quick, loose arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fundamental actions with some arm strength. Shows some body control.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Carson Paulik, Rochester (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Solid build
Delivery: Slower tempo delivery w/ some effort. Strong balance point with an easy move down the mound. Slightly uphill shoulders, lands square, re-coil type finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: Straight with some life.
CB: Short, slurvey.
CH: Sinking action.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Carson Paulik, Rochester (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Solid build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall stance. Smooth, controlled hand load with a toe tap stride. Direct, level path. Catches the ball out front. Stride gets long at times.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 295' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Quick, loose arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fundamental actions with some arm strength. Shows some body control.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.