22.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
Carson
Welch
Beechwood (HS) • KY
6' 0" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: KBC Prime
6' 0" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: KBC Prime
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Best Of Stats
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
1/17/22
26.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/07/21
-
Hard Hit %
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/17/22
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/24
277
Distance (max)
2/11/24
78
Sweet Spot %
2/11/24
7.16
60
2/12/22
3.98
30-yd
2/11/23
1.74
10-yd
2/11/23
19.4
Run speed (max)
6/21/23
68
INF Velo
1/23/21
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
2/11/24
1.94 - 2.02
Pop Time
1/17/22
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.01
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.10 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.94 - 2.08
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.4
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.78
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.21 - 2.50
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
234
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
142
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
69
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
2.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
255
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
90
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State Showcase: Upperclass 2-11-24
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
234
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games East Session II (Invite Only) 6-21-23
Jun 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
64
Distance (avg)
164
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-11-23 (Class of 2025-2026)
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.1
Exit Velocity (max)
68.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-12-22 (Class of 2024-2025)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
64
Distance (avg)
189
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Canes Baseball Club 1.17.22
Jan 17, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
73.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
73
Distance (avg)
130
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior State Games 7-7-2021 (Class of 2025-2026)
Jul 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
64.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
90
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Kentucky Introduction To Showcases 1-23-21
Jan 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.0
Exit Velocity (max)
68.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
111
Distance (avg)
242
Distance (max)
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State Showcase: Upperclass 2-11-24
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games East Session II (Invite Only) 6-21-23
Jun 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-11-23 (Class of 2025-2026)
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
59.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Canes Baseball Club 1.17.22
Jan 17, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
59.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior State Games 7-7-2021 (Class of 2025-2026)
Jul 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
61.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.22
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.22
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- KY Upperclass Preseason All-State Showcase: Complete Stats and Top Statistical Performers - Feb 20, 2024
- Top Prospect Games East (Session 2): Top Statistical Performers - Jul 1, 2023
- Underclass Preseason All-State Showcase: Top Statistical Performers and Complete Stats - Feb 22, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: Canes Baseball Club - Quick Hits - Jan 20, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Canes Baseball Club - Jan 18, 2022
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Position: C
Body: 6-foot, 195-pound. Athletic
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Efficient bat speed. Balanced finish, loose level swing.
Power: Max Dist 163 ft, Max EV 82.8, average 77.8 mph. 66.4 mph bat speed average. 20.8 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.10-2.15 pop times. Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Solid. Quiet setup with some flexibility.
Arm: 73 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.23 (60-yard).
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Began in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple upward swing.
Defense: (C) 2.01-2.08 pop times. Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Solid. Some flexibility and quiet setup.
Arm: 75 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Carson Welch: C/1B, (2025) Beechwood, KY. 5-foot-10, 165-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 89 mph. (59.9 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick controlled. Bat speed is explosive, uses a level upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 75 mph. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 75 mph; displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.94-2.02.