Carter
LaValley

5-31-17
A 5-foot-11, 175-pound proportional build. Offensively, the switch hitter took his swings from the left side, showing a back leg heavy, wide, set-up with a slight crouch. Uses a short stride with a late heel plant for timing, stays short and inside the baseball. Shows a middle to opposite field approach with some lift, found some barrels. Exit velo of 80 mph. Runs a 6.9 60. Defensively, shows soft, consistent hands, feet get a bit stagnate at times. Throws with a quick release from multiple slots with accuracy, 77 mph. In the game, drew two walks showing good plate discipline, grounded out to first. Ran the bases well.

2/4/18
A 5-foot-11, 185-pound proportional frame with some strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a very back leg heavy quiet set-up. Uses a very minimal load and stride before launching his hands on a flat path through extension with hand strength and bat speed. In BP, shows an all fields approach with excellent pop, mostly barrels, 90 mph exit velo. Runs a 6.9 60. Defensively, shows deliberate and clean foot and glove work with confidence. Throws from a high-¾ slot with some accuracy, 77 mph.

6-6-18
A 5-foot-11, 185-pound proportional frame with strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a back leg heavy and even set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a very short stride with a late heel plant before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path through extension. In BP, shows a gap to gap approach with some lift, mostly barrels with bat speed and strength, 90 mph exit velo. Runs a 6.87 second 60. Defensively, shows well above average hands and feet with excellent lateral movement. Throws from multiple slots with a quick release and some accuracy at 80 mph across the diamond. In the game, was 0-for-2 with a walk and two missiles at the second baseman.