87
Velocity (max)
1/02/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
1B
Carson
Morton
Wingate University
West Stanly (HS) • NC
6' 4" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Next Level
West Stanly (HS) • NC
6' 4" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Next Level
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 87
Velo Range
1/02/22
2025
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/20
Changeup
78 - 79
Velo Range
12/05/20
2059
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/20
Curveball
72 - 75
Velo Range
12/05/20
2311
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/20
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/23/20
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/04/21
345
Distance (max)
8/04/21
62
Sweet Spot %
5/31/20
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
8/04/21
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
8/04/21
18.9
Rot. Acc (max)
8/04/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.8
60
12/05/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
8/04/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.02
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.80
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.46
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.9
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
345
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
264
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
324
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Carolinas Top Prospect Games
Aug 4, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
264
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Top Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
107
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games Trials (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Summer Kickoff ID
May 31, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
78.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Carolinas Top Prospect Games
Aug 4, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
73.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Future Games Trials (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Summer Kickoff ID
May 31, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2010
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2280
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1946
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2244
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2029
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Carolinas Top Prospect Games
Aug 4, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
82.9 - 84.8
Velo Range
83.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,143
Spin Rate (max)
2,010
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.6
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 72.5
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,396
Spin Rate (max)
2,280
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Top Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 16, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 81.8
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,173
Spin Rate (max)
1,933
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.8
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 71.3
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,293
Spin Rate (max)
2,191
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.8
Velocity (max)
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,954
Spin Rate (max)
1,954
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Future Games Trials (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
82.0 - 83.1
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,076
Spin Rate (max)
2,025
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.4
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 70.9
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,362
Spin Rate (max)
2,311
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.5
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 78.3
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,098
Spin Rate (max)
2,059
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Summer Kickoff ID
May 31, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
84.2
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 84.0
Velo Range
82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,084
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.0
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.0
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,379
Spin Rate (max)
2,254
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.8
Velocity (max)
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,988
Spin Rate (max)
1,988
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.6
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.6
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.2
Game Performance
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Body: 6/2, 185 pounds. Large frame, strength present with room to add more.
Defense: Short, choppy steps to get around the ball, left of center catch point, relaxed hands, funnels to the belt, clean exchanges.
Arm: R. INF - 80 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 release, accurate.
Hit: R. Tall, slightly open, barrel flat above back shoulder. Weight loads on back leg, short stride back to even, small hand load. Short to ball, barrel gets extension through the middle fo the field, some quickness to his hands, balanced approach through the middle, flashing barrel feel.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average to above average bat speed, has strength off the barrel.
Run: 8.29 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Simple and stable over the rubber through balance. Builds rhythm as he reaches to his landing. Works on-line, landing in-line with a slightly closed foot strike. Aggressive, has athleticism through his finish.
Arm Action: R. Medium arm swing to an over-the-top slot. Above average arm speed. Works to create angle. Length in his finish.
FB: T83, 76-83 mph. 1959 rpm. 7"2' of extension. Solid ride when backspun with an average of 12:15 spin tilt out of the hand. Occasionally climbs the slot and cuts the fastball. Elevated with solid feel for his arm side.
CB: 67-72 mph. 2214 rpm. Solid arm speed and tilt. Slight hump out of the hand. Top to bottom tilt, occasionally working around the ball creating 10/4 arc.
SL: mph. rpm. .
CH: 71-72 mph. 1954 rpm. Solid arm speed. Lacks fade and movement but has deception out of the hand.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP.
Body: 6/2, 185 pounds. Lanky frame.
Defense: Active feet, catches ball in center of body, average hands, clean transfers.
Arm: R.INF - 81 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot, some accuracy and carry.
Hit: R. Tall,open base, weight stacked on back leg, hands above back shoulder. Loads knee to knee, short stride back to even, barrel goes vertical. Loose hands with some quickness, level barrel path, extension out front with lift, wokrs middle to pull side, some barrel feel.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average to above average bat speed, some strength.
Run:8.08 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Small rocker and easy turn. Stable head. Kick to the mid-chest. Slight pelvic tilt out of balance. Works on-line, repeating, landing in-line and square
Arm Action: R. Medium arm swing working to load the scapular. Hand caught under the elbow at times. Over-the-top release with arm strength over arm speed.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. 2046 rpm. Good ride with well above average induced vertical break. 11:45 spin tilt out of the hand producing a cutting action on a lot of fastballs
CB: 68-71 mph. 2313 rpm. Slight hump out of the hand. Good arm speed. Consistent arcing break with -13 inches of vertical movement on a 10/4 axis. Good separation from the fastball tunnel.
SL: mph. rpm. .
CH: 77-79 mph. 2073 rpm. Some arm side run out of the hand. 1:00 spin tilt out of the hand. Showed feel, especially for the arm side