10/13/2021 - Arizona Freshman Fall Classic
Carson is an OF/RHP prospect in the class of 2025. He is a very athletic player with high upside. In the outfield, he does a great job showing off his speed by being very aggressive to the baseball. He does a very good job creating momentum to throw and was up to 93 MPH on his throws into the infield. At the plate, he showed a very good lower ½ along with a great approach. He consistently made hard contact with help from a direct swing path. In game action he got on base 5 times in 3 games. On the mound, he continued to impress. He pitched ahead with his fastball and was up to 85 MPH. Showed a good breaking ball with 11-5 shaped action. Also flashed a decent changeup to help keep hitters off balance. Carson is a very good ballplayer with a bright future, we hope to see him again soon in the future.
02/14/2021 - All-In Membership - Monticello, IA
Carson is a RHP/OF prospect who continues to showcase his skills on the field. On the mound, Carson shows a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 76mph with tailing action. Breaking ball sits from 56-60mph with 10-4 break. Changeup sits from 62-67mph with sinking action as he throws with deceptive arm speed. Gathering to a balance point over the rubber can help Carson be more controlled throughout his delivery. In the field, Cason takes good angles and fields the ball out in front of his body. His exchange is clean and he makes on-line throws through his target. Carson can build up his arm strength by long tossing. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a tall stance and takes a short stride. He swings with intent and drives the ball with authority (89mph exit velo). Working through a shorter, more level swing can help Carson create more consistent contact. Overall, Carson is a solid prospect who has the time and potential to further build upon his skills on the field.
01/20/2020 - Interactive Video Program - Omaha, NE
Carson showed well at both positions during his last workout in Omaha. He increased arm velocity to 73 MPH, and showed a spike in defensive and offensive numbers. On the mound, Carson has good balance, a loose arm, and he throws strikes. He uses his body well, he gets solid extension on his pitches, and finishes out over his front knee. At SS, Carson moves athletically to the baseball, he looks it in, and has a strong arm across the diamond. Offensively, Carson has a tall/closed stance, he loads well, and works the middle of the field. He has good balance, a level swing, and he uses his lower body. Overall skills can continue to improve with work on the following.
Pitching
1. Separation
2. CB
Infield
1. Loosen actions
2. Quicken exchange
Offense
1. Level swing
2. Extension
11/08/2018 - Baseball Factory Select Training & Competition in Arizona (Ages 12-14)
Carson is a hardworking RHP/SS prospect who has a versatile skill set. On the mound, Carson pitches with good tempo and stays on target. He drifts forward with his balance and separates early. Carson throws from a high 3/4 arm slot with a stiff arm action. He stays square to home plate with a controlled landing. Carson has an aggressive approach and attacks the strike zone. In the field, Carson plays with effective footwork and gathers himself nicely. He fields the ball in a square position and stabs with his glove. Carson has a clean exchange leading into a short arm action throwing from a 3/4 arm slot. He is working to play through the baseball and add arm strength. Carson shows a smooth double play turn. Offensively, Carson has a tall, open setup with his weight in the front of his stance. He has a load with a square stride as he partially uses his lower half throughout his swing. Carson keeps his head still and is developing bat speed. He battles through his ABs and finds a way to put the ball in play. Carson is a contact type hitter who has the ability to spray the ball to all fields. Overall, Carson is a well-rounded prospect who plays the game with a positive attitude.
08/05/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Council Bluffs (Omaha), IA
Carson is a young, athletic, 2-way player who plays SS and RHP. Defensively, Carson has playable hands and feet, and he fields out in front of his body. He presents his glove well, his exchange is clean, and he throws with accuracy and consistency across the diamond. On the mound, Carson stands over the rubber well balanced, he has a quick arm action, and he competes in the zone with his pitches. At the plate, Carson has a tall set-up, a square stride, and good balance. He flashes some bat speed, can work the ball gap to gap, and he gets his lower body through. Overall skills can get better if Carson can work on the following.
Infield
1. Footwork
2. Arm action
3. Release
Pitching
1. Separation
2. Release
3. Finish
Offense
1. Load
2. Bat speed