Carson
Atwood

10/29/17 
A 6-foot, 190-pound durable frame with strength throughout. On the mound, works from an up tempo delivery with athleticism, rhythm, and quality leg drive down the mound that he repeats well. Arm action is full, fluid, and fast, coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball shows some downhill tilt, 87-89 mph and touched a 90 in warmups. Slider shows late 11/5 shape with some late depth and tight spin, could turn into a plus pitch down the road. Changeup shows above average fade, 72-73 mph.  In the game, Atwood was dominant, not allowing a hit and striking out two hitters in his inning of work. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open and athletic set up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a smooth load with a moderate knee knock leg kick, drops his hands slightly before pulling them through an uphill path with some bat speed and leverage. In BP, shows a dead pull approach with pop, finding mostly barrels and showing strength. Exit velo of 87 mph. Runs a 7.34 60. Defensively, has a frame that will likely keep him at third base where he could develop into a plus defender with above average feet and hands and excellent arm strength. Shows the ability to throw from multiple slots with accuracy using a short arm stroke in the back, 85 mph across the diamond consistently. In the game, put a couple good swings on balls showing advanced pop.