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2019 Player Spotlight: Andrew Carney


Jerry Shank
Maryland / Virginia Director

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By Jerry Shank
MD/VA Scouting Director

2019 Player Spotlight: Andrew Carney

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Andrew Carney

Class of 2019 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Dover (DE)
    State: MD
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/L

Statistics

Pitching
87
Max FB
82 - 86
FB
66 - 70
CB
73 - 77
CH
Position
79
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
4.59
H-1st

Scouting Report

2.19.17 -  Hits from a square, slightly open set up. Leg kick into load to hitting position. slightly uphill path on swing with bat speed at the plate. Could get more lower half involvement with full backside usage.  Power potential at the plate with ability to drive to gap. Athletic at first base, quick feet and sound hands. Gets rid of ball well. Works thru the ball well in the outfield Loose arm action with arm speed and carry on throws. Velocity of 83 from the outfield with an exit velocity of 85 mph.---Slower, deliberate build up delivery on the mound. High leg kick with reach out gliding downhill. Longer, loose arm action throwing from a high three quarter slot. Gets hip load and clears hips throw release. Could get more intent from lower half to land. Athletic finish with occasional third base side finish. Fastball has slight run to the pitch up to 83 mph. Breaking ball has 12/6 action and gradual break on the pitch with slower arm speed at 66 mph. Change has slight fade to the pitch up to 74 mph.

2.27.16 - Solid frame at 5-foot-9, 172-pounds. Hits from an athletic slightly open set up. Short load and lands closed at times. Slightly uphill swing path through contact. Get some lower half and finishes on backside slightly. Quick hands and gets extension. Exit velocity of 72 mph. Sound footwork and exchange through the outfield. Throws from a high ¾ arm angle with some carry on throws at 80 mph. Moves well at first base. Clean hands and exchange. Infield velocity of 76 mph…Slower tempo in delivery. Throws from a high ¾ arm slot. Long, sound arm action. Gets some lower half usage and could get more backside finish. Pitches with easy effort. Fastball has some run and sink to the pitch at 75 mph. Breaking ball has short break with 1/7 action on the pitch. Changeup has slight fade on the pitch at 72 mph. Slows down slightly on off speed. Interesting 2019 to monitor how he develops as he matures.