Carlson
Reed

Cape Cod: An intriguing wild card for next year's draft if he can harness his exciting stuff and throw more consistent strikes. He fanned 31 this summer but also issued 24 walks in 23 innings, leading to a 9.39 ERA. Reed can run his heater up to 94-95 mph, and his changeup is a serious wipeout pitch. His breaking ball can be serviceable at times and poor at others, and his feel for hit must improve, as well as his fastball command. But it's easy to dream on the 6-foot-5, 200-pound Reed, whose best days are surely still ahead.

West Virginia recruit. Large, lanky frame with tons of projection at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds. Was very impressive in 6.1 IP. Did not allow a hit in outing. Three three-pitch-mix with confidence; all pitches finding success. Reed’s FB was a lively 88-90 from a long, full arm motion. Spun breaking ball very well; tight spin, late power action at 72-74. Threw CH at 81 with same FB arm-speed; deceptive pitch. Stuff looked very impressive. Competitor.

West Virginia commit. 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, broad shoulders, strength throughout the frame, especially in the lower half, advanced development in legs. Arm works long on the back-side, accelerates quickly out front to an over-the-top slot, finishes strong through release. Fastball sat 87-90 with life. Slider played at 73-76, more downward action that sweeping life, did get additional lateral movement when throwing glove-side, showed good shape, lacked late bite to induce swing and misses but there was enough to generate weak contact, especially when thrown away. Has a starters build and the stuff will only get better the further into the spring he gets. Went 3.0 IP, allowed 3H, 2R, struck out 6, walked none.

Has the body, athleticism and birthday MLB scouts will covet, but is still has plenty of projection left both good and bad.  Reed is still a little raw on the mound, but the ingredients he posses are super intriguing.