A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Carter Martin, Warrenton (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Tall athletic frame. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing. Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Moderate spin, some strikes, keeps its plane. T2286, 2179 average rpm. CB: 75-77 mph. Mostly strikes, high spin, sharp slurve shape. T2874, 2782 average rpm. SL: 77-79 mph. High spin, good control, sharp right to left break. T2926, 2776 average rpm. CH: 80-82 mph. Developing accuracy, moderate spin, arm side fade. T2245, 2118 average rpm.
2/22/25
RHP Carter Martin (Warrenton, 2027) continues to solidify himself as a must-know name in Missouri’s sophomore class. The 6-foot, 171-pound right-hander has a lean, projectable frame with plenty of room for added strength. Martin moves fluidly down the mound with a clean, loose arm action, delivering his pitches with effortless control. Since last fall’s Legacy Scout Day, his fastball has taken a noticeable jump, now sitting at 87-88 mph with impressive carry through the zone (19.8” IVB). What truly sets Martin apart, however, are his two high-spin, swing-and-miss breaking balls—a sharp 75-76 mph curveball spinning at 2,700+ RPM (2,874 max) and a tight 76-78 mph slider that reaches 2,926 RPM. With command of both elite breaking pitches and a fastball that continues to trend upward, Martin is a name that college coaches should have on their radar.
9/22/24
RHP Carter Martin (Warrenton, 2027) showed why he is an upper-tier follow on the mound. The upside, 6-foot, 160-pound sophomore showed smooth actions on the mound, producing effortless velocity with his fastball at 84-85 mph with plenty more to come. Additionally, Martin also spun a high-level slider at 75-76 mph with 2900+ average RPM, and a changeup with arm side fade at 78-79 mph.
2/19/24
Carter Martin, Warrenton (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: SS/RHP High follow arm in the MO 2027 class. Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, projectable frame with present athleticism. Hit: RHH Arm: RH.
2/19/24
Carter Martin, Warrenton (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: SS/RHP High follow arm in the MO 2027 class. Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, projectable frame with present athleticism. Delivery: Fluid wind-up delivery. Repeats well with easy actions on the mound. Athletic balance point and hip coil. Works inline with home. Controlled finish. Arm Action: RH. Long clean high-3/4 arm action. FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Above-average run and sink. T2238, 2154 average rpm. CB: 71-72 mph. Above-average spin and feel. Tight 11/5 spin with depth. T2754, 2687 average rpm. SL: 71-74 mph. Tight 10/4 sweep. Above-average pitch. T2775, 2651 average rpm. CH: 74-75 mph. Heavy fade action. Solid pronation with feel. T2035, 1946 average rpm.
2/19/24
RHP Carter Martin (Warrenton, 2027) used Monday to only solidify his status as one of the top pitching prospects in Missouri’s current freshman class. A simple, athletic in-line mover down the mound, Martin’s athleticism and ease of operation are polished past his age. He pitched at 82-84 mph with his fastball from a loose, quick arm that played out of a ¾ slot. Martin’s breaking ball showed sharp late break off a lateral plane, spinning at nearly 2700 RPM on average in the 71-74 mph velocity band. To round out his arsenal, Martin also threw a 74-75 mph changeup that played with natural run from a lower arm slot than his fastball on average.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Tall athletic frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Moderate spin, some strikes, keeps its plane. T2286, 2179 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Mostly strikes, high spin, sharp slurve shape. T2874, 2782 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. High spin, good control, sharp right to left break. T2926, 2776 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Developing accuracy, moderate spin, arm side fade. T2245, 2118 average rpm.
RHP Carter Martin (Warrenton, 2027) showed why he is an upper-tier follow on the mound. The upside, 6-foot, 160-pound sophomore showed smooth actions on the mound, producing effortless velocity with his fastball at 84-85 mph with plenty more to come. Additionally, Martin also spun a high-level slider at 75-76 mph with 2900+ average RPM, and a changeup with arm side fade at 78-79 mph.
Carter Martin, Warrenton (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP High follow arm in the MO 2027 class.
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, projectable frame with present athleticism.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Carter Martin, Warrenton (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP High follow arm in the MO 2027 class.
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, projectable frame with present athleticism.
Delivery: Fluid wind-up delivery. Repeats well with easy actions on the mound. Athletic balance point and hip coil. Works inline with home. Controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long clean high-3/4 arm action.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Above-average run and sink. T2238, 2154 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Above-average spin and feel. Tight 11/5 spin with depth. T2754, 2687 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Tight 10/4 sweep. Above-average pitch. T2775, 2651 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Heavy fade action. Solid pronation with feel. T2035, 1946 average rpm.
RHP Carter Martin (Warrenton, 2027) used Monday to only solidify his status as one of the top pitching prospects in Missouri’s current freshman class. A simple, athletic in-line mover down the mound, Martin’s athleticism and ease of operation are polished past his age. He pitched at 82-84 mph with his fastball from a loose, quick arm that played out of a ¾ slot. Martin’s breaking ball showed sharp late break off a lateral plane, spinning at nearly 2700 RPM on average in the 71-74 mph velocity band. To round out his arsenal, Martin also threw a 74-75 mph changeup that played with natural run from a lower arm slot than his fastball on average.