Progress Report: 2019 OF Thomas Carpenter (Westlake)

MOST RECENT EVENT
ENY All-Star Games (September 17, 2017)

PREVIOUS EVENT
Campus Series - Marist (July 25, 2017)

CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS
Exit Velocity: 93 MPH (Previous Best: 85 MPH)
INF Velocity: 80 MPH (Previous Best: 76 MPH)

SCOUTING REPORT
Carpenter is a 5-foot-10 178-pound 3B with an athletic frame. Offensively – Carpenter has a balanced stance with his feet shoulder width apart and knee bend prior to the load. His bat movement quiets as he loads by pushing his hands back before throwing his hands into the zone. His load is complemented by a short stride; gets his hands through the zone on a level swing path and ends slightly upright with his follow through. He has aggressive hip rotation at the point of contact and makes solid contact.  He has an exit velocity of 93 MPH with a line drive approach. Defensively -  Has active footwork and presents his glove early prior to receiving the ball. His hand-eye coordination is exceptional, and he shows soft hands as he gathers to make strong throws to 1B. Carpenter can move laterally and shows aggressive techniques at his position. His footwork is consistently prepped to move towards his throwing target. Carpenter has a suitable left side arm across the diamond at 80 MPH.