Then and Now: 2029 SS Carson Thieme
November 26, 2025
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Then and Now
Carson Thieme kicked off his Prep Baseball event cycle at Rising Stars Preseason All-State, which landed him a spot at the Junior Future Games in July. He finished off his 2025 with us at the Fall Campus Tour Series at the Univeristy of North Georgia where he looked the part across the board. Thieme kicked off the event by running a 6.89 60 where he has steadily progressed from a 7.01 60 back in March. At the plate, he went from a max exit velocity of 87.0 in March to 91.2 in July to now 91.9 in October. His average exit velocity was up nearly 13 mph. His max distance increased from was up nearly 40ft. Athletic actions in the dirt with lateral quickness and soft hands. Added arm strength as he was 80 MPH back in March and now 83 MPH across the INF in October. On the Mound, Thieme has saw an uptick in velo as he jumped from 78 MPH in March to 82 MPH this Fall. Thieme looks to be a focal point for Athens Academy and can help provide success in a multitude of ways.
Scouting Report
Carson Thieme, Athens Academy (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 167-pounds.
Delivery: Stays wells within his lower half with consistent mechanic delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Side-arm release; sinker has plus arm-side run with late downward action making it tough for hitters to get on top of. Gyro slider with firm trajectory and ability to throw it for strikes often. Changeup tunnels very nicely with the sinker and keeps it low in the zone.
SL: 70-71 mph. T2060, 1967 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. T1539, 1495 average rpm.
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.30 max vertical.
Carson Thieme, Athens Academy (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 167-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with level hands. Good upper/lower half connection and that keeps balance within center of body. Slight upward swing that displays power to all fields. 66.4 mph bat speed with 22 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 330' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Fluid arm strength
Defense: Athletic actions on the dirt; can pick it and get rid of it quick; really nice backhand arm strength.
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.56 Edge Score
Carson Thieme, Athens Academy (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 156-pounds.
Delivery: Knee's bent, works from the stretch, glove held away from body.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. T2016, 1844 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. T1949, 1921 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. T1765, 1711 average rpm.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Carson Thieme, Athens Academy (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 156-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even base, wide stance with a high hand set. Great use of the lower half througout the swing. Good leverage through the zone.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 294' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Athletic arm. Strong over the top.
Defense: Soft hands. Solid footwork and clean transfers.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.