21.7
Hand Speed (max)
7/12/22
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C Carter Vieth (Elk Mound, 2024) is another catching prospect from the northwest portion of the state who performed well on Tuesday. The former 2022 Top Prospect Milwaukee participant stands at a strong 5-foot-9, 175-pound frame, as he turned in a solid outing at the plate in his BP session. Offensively, Vieth finished with exit velocities in the upper-80s throughout, maxing out at 88 mph from the right-handed batter’s box. His relaxed hands and quick bat path allowed him to be a standout amongst the pool of hitters, ranking in the top half of hitters, metrics wise. As a catcher, Vieth reached 73 mph from behind the plate, continuing to show improvement within his footwork and arm strength, as he reached 70 mph over the winter. Vieth’s all-around performance keeps him on our radar in the Eau Claire area for the future.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Compact frame with some strength, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup width, relaxed hands, upright torso. Uphill path with loft to finish. Quick hands. Up-the-middle approach. 63.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, quick arm action. 3/4 slot with some carry to throws.
Defense: 2.01-2.19 pop times. Quick first step, works around the ball. Gains ground.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Well proportioned, well athletic build, some projection coming.
Hits: RHH. Stock setup, preset hinge, athletic and balanced setup repeatable forward move. Gets to balanced hitting position, short quick direct path, ability to lift the ball low in the zone, geared to loft the ball to middle opposite field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 MPH. 291' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. High 3/4 slot, repeats slot.
Defense: 2.28-2.40 pop times. Short quick, right foot, clean consistent transfer, quick to block, athletic out of crouch.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 74.06 Edge Score
C Carter Vieth (Elk Mound, 2024) stands at a sturdy 5-foot-9, 175-pounds with strength throughout his frame. Vieth showed strong hands during hitting, registering a max EV in the upper-80s. His swing showed the ability to hit line-drives to pull side and loft balls to the middle and opposite fields. Behind the plate, Vieth featured a pop time at 2.28 and showed a quick transfer and an accurate arm.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Compact frame, broad shoulders
Hits: RHH. Stock setup, short gather to hitting position Short compact, direct, sprays it to all fields, shows loft and power to pull side
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 MPH. 329' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Short arm, H3Q
Defense: Quick feet, quick to block, athletic on bunts
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.