Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

3B
RHP

Chris
Carton

Beacon (HS) • NY
5' 9" • 158.3LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Hudson Valley Select

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Best of Snapshot
Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
19.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/23
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/23
288
Distance (max)
6/26/23
82
Sweet Spot %
3/28/21
Run
7.39
60
6/26/23
4.13
30-yd
6/26/23
1.78
10-yd
6/26/23
18.8
Run speed (max)
6/26/23
Defense
75
INF Velo
2/19/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

78
Velocity (max)
2/18/24
72.9 - 76.1
Velo Range
2/18/24
1834
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24

Changeup

67.5 - 70
Velo Range
6/26/23
1640
Spin Rate (avg)
6/26/23

Curveball

57.5 - 62.8
Velo Range
6/26/23
1547
Spin Rate (avg)
3/28/21

Slider

58.6 - 61.3
Velo Range
2/19/23
1419
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/23

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.64
Infield Velocity
72.0
Power / Speed Score
10.8
Infield Velocity
75.0
60 Yard Dash
7.55
Infield Velocity
69.0
Power / Speed Score
11.0
60 Yard Dash
7.61
Infield Velocity
68.0
Power / Speed Score
10.8
2024 NY Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 18, 2024
Position
7.64
60-yard
72
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Position
75
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 19, 2023
Position
75
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley
Feb 13, 2022
Position
7.55
60-yard
69
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Northern Westchester Outlaws Scout Day
Oct 20, 2021
Position
7.61
60-yard
68
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 JR NYS Games
Jul 6, 2021
Position
7.83
60-yard
77
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 JR NYS Games Trials - Downstate
Mar 28, 2021
Position
7.89
60-yard
66
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
82.4
Exit Velocity Avg
70.3
Distance Max
251
Distance Avg
195
Launch Angle Avg
31.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.7
Exit Velocity Avg
76.0
Distance Max
288
Distance Avg
167
Launch Angle Avg
18.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.1
Exit Velocity Avg
73.3
Distance Max
281
Distance Avg
178
Launch Angle Avg
20.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
82.5
Exit Velocity Avg
70.4
Distance Max
240
Distance Avg
155
Launch Angle Avg
21.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 NY Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.4
Exit Velocity (max)
70.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
73.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Northern Westchester Outlaws Scout Day
Oct 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
220
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 JR NYS Games
Jul 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
76.7
Exit Velocity (max)
66.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2021 JR NYS Games Trials - Downstate
Mar 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
78.0
Exit Velocity (max)
70.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
215
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
18.9
Bat Speed Max
65.2
Bat Speed Avg
61.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
19.3
Bat Speed Max
67.9
Bat Speed Avg
64.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
20.2
Bat Speed Max
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
62.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
18.8
Bat Speed Max
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
58.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 NY Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Northern Westchester Outlaws Scout Day
Oct 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
59.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 JR NYS Games
Jul 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
57.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 JR NYS Games Trials - Downstate
Mar 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
59.9
Bat Speed (max)
56.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1834
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1222
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
998
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1769
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1344
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1640
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
59.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1419
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1683
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
53.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1536
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
60.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1354
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
68.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1661
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
53.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1524
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
2024 NY Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.6
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 76.1
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,925
Spin Rate (max)
1,834
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
60.2
Velocity (max)
59.0 - 60.1
Velo Range
56.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,238
Spin Rate (max)
1,222
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.2
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 65.2
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,017
Spin Rate (max)
998
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
74.7
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 74.1
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,882
Spin Rate (max)
1,750
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.6
Velocity (max)
57.5 - 62.8
Velo Range
57.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,836
Spin Rate (max)
1,366
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 70.0
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,730
Spin Rate (max)
1,640
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.3
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 75.1
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,887
Spin Rate (max)
1,817
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
56.2
Velocity (max)
54.7 - 56.1
Velo Range
52.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,317
Spin Rate (max)
1,263
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
61.5
Velocity (max)
58.6 - 61.3
Velo Range
57.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,484
Spin Rate (max)
1,419
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.8
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,715
Spin Rate (max)
1,683
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
54.4
Velocity (max)
52.5 - 54.4
Velo Range
51.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,550
Spin Rate (max)
1,536
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
61.6
Velocity (max)
59.8 - 61.6
Velo Range
59.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,371
Spin Rate (max)
1,354
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Northern Westchester Outlaws Scout Day
Oct 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
73.7
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 71.7
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,708
Spin Rate (max)
1,633
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.5
Velocity (max)
51.3 - 62.4
Velo Range
54.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,591
Spin Rate (max)
1,495
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 JR NYS Games Trials - Downstate
Mar 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
68.7
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 68.1
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,738
Spin Rate (max)
1,692
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
53.4
Velocity (max)
51.6 - 53.0
Velo Range
49.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,596
Spin Rate (max)
1,547
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
2021
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
2021 JR NYS Games Trials - Downstate
Mar 28, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
57.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
67.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
52.5
2024 NY Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 18, 2024
Pitching
78
Max FB
73 - 76
FB
59 - 60
CB
65 - 65
CH
New York Fall Championships
Sep 22, 2023
Pitching
73
Max FB
69 - 71
FB
56 - 58
SL
2021 JR NYS Games Trials - Downstate
Mar 28, 2021
Pitching
69
Max FB
65 - 67
FB
52 - 53
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
4.13
60 Yard Dash
7.39
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
4.13
60 Yard Dash
7.39
Top Speed (MPH)
2024 NY Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 18, 2024
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.23
30-yd
7.64
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
1.65
RSi (max)
21.5
Jump Height (max)
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.39
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
2023 Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 19, 2023
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.22
30-yd
7.57
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
Edge Score
72.38
Edge Score
71.08

Pitch Ai

Notes

News

Comments

2/19/23

Physical: 5-foot-9, 150 pounds; Average, slight build. 7.57 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Drops hands on the way back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish.  More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot.   INF - 75 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 75 MPH, while sitting 74-75 MPH; arm side run. CB: 55-56 MPH; 11-5 shape. SL: 59-62 MPH; slurve like. 


2/13/22

Physical: 5-foot-8, 152 pounds; Lean, proportional build. 7.55 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 83 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 69 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 73-74 MPH; arm side run. CB: 54-55 MPH; early action. CH: 60-62 MPH; fading action.

7/06/21

Physical: 5-foot-8, 152 pounds; Sturdy, broad shouldered build. 7.83 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Extended take back of the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a high finish.  More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 77 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while staying aggressive to the ball. Hands are soft while staying low during transfer.  

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Physical

2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2024 NY Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 18, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Physical - Athlete
5' 7"
Ht
158.3
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)