Carson
Richter

Carson Richter, Newbury Park High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Middle-of-the-order threat with the tools to develop into a run-producing, impact outfielder.
Body: 6-5, 213-pounds. Long-limbed, well-proportioned build that blends athleticism with strength.
Hit: RHH. Starts from a wide, firmly planted base. Hands set high near the back ear, working with a rhythmic pre-pitch movement that keeps them engaged. Upper body carries a slight lean back, adding leverage into the swing. Utilizes a compact, controlled leg lift to initiate forward momentum. Hands drift upward into a high launch position, creating separation and storing energy. Hands and hips fire together in a connected sequence, allowing the lower half to drive while the upper half delivers the barrel efficiently through the zone with controlled aggression.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 94.7 mph. 329' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-93 mph. Loose and whippy arm action, generating quick arm speed with minimal effort. The follow-through features a pronounced recoil. Possesses arm strength that plays well as a CF profile.
Defense: Moves with purpose and efficiency in his footwork. Utilizes quick, deliberate steps to set up throws, followed by long, explosive strides in the crow-hop to generate momentum.

Carson Richter, Newbury Park (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Power bat with projection as an impact-level outfielder.
Body: 6-5, 215-pounds. Tall, athletic frame with strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide, grounded stance with slight knee bend. Hands held high near the rear ear with active rhythm. Laid back upper body. Short, small leg kick. Active upper half during load. Hands casted high during load. Launches with hands and hips in sync. 72.9 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 max exit velocity, averaged 90.5 mph. 355' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-93 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Very loose, quick arm action. Recoils heavy after release. Low trajectory one-hoppers. Very strong arm.
Defense: Tall, upper-half heavy. Quick, calculated feet. Long, quick strides during crow-hop. Comes off-balance after release.
ATH: 6.64 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.79 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 56.42 Edge Score

Richter is an impressive physical prospect who has grown to just a tick under 6’5 (easily 6’5 in cleats) while starting to add strength to his frame which gives him an intriguing looking frame with sound athleticism across the board. While we always say the “little guy” needs time to develop, we often forget the “bigger kid” may need time to develop his full coordination to tap into the tools their size presents them. Richter got spotty playing time on varsity as a Fr. before moving into a full-time role this spring for the Panthers and for those who have been around this game long enough the strides the RH hitting power profile prospect has made from 2024 into 2025 have him directly on an upward path. The swing is uphill with loft in the contact profile which plays directly to the power in Richter’s profile and with any uphill path bat speed will be imperative to success to allow the hitter to get to contact and Richter is showing noticeably more bat speed now then in 2024 (a product of the strength he is beginning to add while being more comfortable with his body coordination) which flashed at times over a full year of varsity level at bats with six doubles and a homer (33% of his hits going for extra bases). He is solid present athlete who moves with confidence in RF showing the arm strength, athletic ability and feel for the position to remain in the corner OF long term. There is still rawness and development ahead of Richter to fully tap into all the potential in his profile, but the improvements he has made in the last 12+ months of following this young man have me confident he will stay on the upward trajectory he is currently on which would put him amongst not only the best 2027 players in Ventura County, but amongst the best 2027 recruits in the state of California in the future.