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Edward Russell Carter IV
Edward Russell Carter IV
Edward Russell Carter IV

CLASS OF 2026

3B
OF

Edward Russell
Carter IV

US Performance Academy (HS) • NC
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Athletes Lab 17U Scout
2026 National

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Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
11/01/25
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/08/26
10.9
Rot. Acc (max)
11/01/25
33
Hard Hit %
2/08/26
Power
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/08/26
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/08/26
324
Distance (max)
2/08/26
67
Sweet Spot %
2/08/26
Run
8.14
60-yd
11/01/25
4.27
30-yd
2/08/26
1.79
10-yd
1/28/24
16.7
Run speed (max)
11/01/25
Defense
79
INF Velo
11/01/25
83
OF Velo
2/08/26
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

72.2
Velocity (max)
1/28/24
70 - 72
Velo Range
1/28/24
1863
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24

Changeup

63 - 65
Velo Range
1/28/24
1315
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24

Curveball

58 - 59
Velo Range
1/28/24
1736
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24

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2/08/26
Edward Russell Carter IV, US Performance Academy (NC), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B Well rounded versatile player.
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong, lean frame. Will continue to add size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly pre-loaded stance with quiet hands. Barrel stays flath through the zone with some bat speed. 68 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 324' max distance. Several hard hit balls. Showed consistency with hard contact.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. OF-83 mph. Long loose arm action with some hand speed. Low slot in the infield
Defense: Solid footwork, hands are quiet and in sync with the body.
ATH: 4.27 in the30 yard split. 21.00 max vertical.
11/01/25
Edward Russell Carter IV, US Performance Academy (NC), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-1, 189-pounds. Athletic build. Proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced. Hands off the back shoulder. Vertical bat loads to a slightly tipped position. Small rock and leg kick. Small stride. Balanced throughout. Good lower half turn opens the hands to be direct. Backspin throughout the two rounds. Gap to gap approach. Level. Solid quickness. 61.6 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 287' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Long arm swing to an over-the-top slot. Average accuracy and carry.
Defense: Average bend. Centers the ball. Trusts his hands. Some length in the exchange.
ATH: 8.14 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.47 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.20 max vertical.
1/28/24
Edward Russell Carter IV, US Performance Academy (NC), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Average frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced. Vertical bat. Some waggle. Small kick. Average stride. Glides onto front side. Flat. Works to be direct. Gap to gap appraoch 63.5 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 259' max distance. Average bat speed and barrel feel.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph. Length in the arm through a long exchange. High-3/4 slot. Did show accuracy.
Defense: Fights for consistent rhythm in catch and exchange. Solid bend. Active feet.
ATH: 1.79 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.00 max vertical.

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