@CarstenBland 
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/07/26
CLASS OF 2027
SS
2B
Carsten
Bland
Franklin Community (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Bam Signature
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Bam Signature
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/02/25
19.4
Rot. Acc (max)
3/07/26
44
Hard Hit %
3/07/26
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
3/07/26
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/07/26
308
Distance (max)
3/02/25
55
Sweet Spot %
3/03/24
6.74
60-yd
3/07/26
3.75
30-yd
3/07/26
1.60
10-yd
3/07/26
20.5
Run speed (max)
3/07/26
91
INF Velo
3/07/26
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
6/11/24
2.03 - 2.07
Pop Time
6/11/24
Positional Tools
2026
2025
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.6
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
258
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
197
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3528
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
308
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
157
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.0782
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
196
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.4509
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
201
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
40.6375
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only - 2027 Grads)
Mar 7, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
73.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Fall Stars Scout Day
Sep 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.4
Exit Velocity (max)
67.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only - 2027 Grads)
Mar 7, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Fall Stars Scout Day
Sep 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.14
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.6
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.75
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.74
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.91
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.05
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2026
2025
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
72.06
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
75.97
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Carsten Bland, Franklin Community High School (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic build on an undersized frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Higher hands load to back shoulder. Waggle in hands pre pitch. Short, controlled forward move. Bat works downhill, steep at times. Shows barrel accuracy. Backspin contact through the middle
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 278' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Longer arm swing from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick, developed footwork with obvious confidence with the glove. Strong ball to hand skills. Projects up the middle.
ATH: 7.07 runner in the 60.
Carsten Bland, Franklin Community High School (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Starts balanced w/ slight crouch. Shifts weight into the back leg, compact hand load is paired with a short, controlled stride. Bat works short to the ball on a level, rotational path. Flashes g2g strength.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Loose, quick arm works to a 3/4 arm slot
Defense: Fast feet play on-time with the catch to create momentum into the throw. Plays low with sure-handed glove actions. Abv avg body control. Solid INF actions for the age.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Carsten Bland, Franklin Community (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-4, 120-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.