A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Carson Eaton: SS/RHP, (2025) Northville High School, MI. 5-foot-9, 135-pound. (62.7 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 83 mph; shows a quick exchange, consistent hands, and smooth in control feet. Laterally, his movements were athletic. On the mound, showing some good arm speed he had a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses high effort. Consistent balance point. (Max spin 1943; Avg 1850).
2/25/23
Carson Eaton: SS/RHP, (2025) Northville, MI. 5-foot-7, 130-pound. (60.9 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall stance with an arm bar load, then used a small controlled stride. Had some loud contact and found some barrels. Athletic solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 77 mph; has consistent feet, a clean fluid exchange, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Solid capable on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Has an athletic low balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with a clean recoil finish. (Max spin 1919; Avg 1843).
2/27/22
Player Spotlight
Carson Eaton: SS/RHP, (2025) Northville, MI. 5-foot-6, 115-pound. Smooth at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 75 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is average, uses a level swing plane and level finish. Barreled up a few balls throughout his round. Line drive approach. Smooth in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 73 mph; showed smooth feet, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. From an-over-the-top slot, showed decent accuracy to the base with a long arm action. On the mound, curveball (65-67 mph). Threw his fastball 72-73 mph with a max of 74 mph; (Max spin 2091; Avg 2046).
Scout Evaluation
Carson Eaton, Northville, 2025, MI
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Smooth. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Average bat speed. Level finish, level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity, average 68.6 mph.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Smooth. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
FB: T74. 72-73 mph. (Max spin 2091; Avg 2046).
CB: 65-67 mph. (Max spin 1999; Avg 1737).
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Carson Eaton: SS/RHP, (2025) Northville High School, MI. 5-foot-9, 135-pound. (62.7 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 83 mph; shows a quick exchange, consistent hands, and smooth in control feet. Laterally, his movements were athletic. On the mound, showing some good arm speed he had a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses high effort. Consistent balance point. (Max spin 1943; Avg 1850).
Carson Eaton: SS/RHP, (2025) Northville, MI. 5-foot-7, 130-pound. (60.9 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall stance with an arm bar load, then used a small controlled stride. Had some loud contact and found some barrels. Athletic solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 77 mph; has consistent feet, a clean fluid exchange, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Solid capable on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Has an athletic low balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with a clean recoil finish. (Max spin 1919; Avg 1843).
Player Spotlight
Carson Eaton: SS/RHP, (2025) Northville, MI. 5-foot-6, 115-pound. Smooth at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 75 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is average, uses a level swing plane and level finish. Barreled up a few balls throughout his round. Line drive approach. Smooth in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 73 mph; showed smooth feet, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. From an-over-the-top slot, showed decent accuracy to the base with a long arm action. On the mound, curveball (65-67 mph). Threw his fastball 72-73 mph with a max of 74 mph; (Max spin 2091; Avg 2046).
Scout Evaluation
Carson Eaton, Northville, 2025, MI
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Smooth. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Average bat speed. Level finish, level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity, average 68.6 mph.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Smooth. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
FB: T74. 72-73 mph. (Max spin 2091; Avg 2046).
CB: 65-67 mph. (Max spin 1999; Avg 1737).