Then & Now: Carson Gill, OF/RHP, Dallas Center-Grimes
January 26, 2026
In our Then & Now series, we examine how Iowa athletes have progressed over time using trusted Prep Baseball showcase metrics. By comparing everything from speed and arm strength to Blast swing traits and TrackMan performance, we get a clear picture of each player's developmental arc. Today we look at Dallas Center-Grimes Carson Gill, an outfielder/right handed pitcher in the class of 2028.
Take a look at the progress in his key metrics below:
Max Exit Velo: 87.2 MPH (Aug 2025) ➡️ 98.8 MPH (Dec 2025)
OF Velo: 72 MPH (Aug 2024) ➡️ 92 MPH (Aug 2025)
Avg Exit Velo: 78.4 MPH (Aug 2025) ➡️ 88.1 MPH (Dec 2025)
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UPCOMING IOWA EVENTS
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| IA Preseason ID-Eastern Iowa | 02/08/2026 | Eastern Iowa Sports Facility, Monticello, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Eastern Iowa (2030s Only) | 02/08/2026 | Eastern Iowa Sports Facility, Monticello, IA |
| IA Preseason ID-Central Iowa | 02/15/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Central Iowa S1 (2030s Only) | 02/15/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| IA Preseason ID-Southeast Iowa | 02/16/2026 | Musco Sports Center, Muscatine, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Southeast Iowa (2030s Only) | 02/16/2026 | Musco Sports Center, Muscatine, IA |
| IA Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | 03/08/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Central Iowa S2 (2030s Only) | 03/08/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 151-pounds.
Hit: RHH- open stance with larger leg kick to square, line drive swing plane, looks to elevate through contact, some larger hit movements but squares the baseball consistently.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 314' max distance.
Defense: RH. OF-88 mph. Athletic in the field with above avg. arm and speed to cover ground well.
ATH: 6.93 runner in the 60. 21.30 max vertical.