Junior Spotlight: 3B/RHP Carter Heller (Faith Christian)
December 1, 2017
As we move into the winter months and begin preparations for 2018 we will periodically highlight prospects that have made an impression over the summer and fall. Today we take a look at 3B/RHP Carter Heller (Faith Christian Academy).
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Carter Heller
Class of 2019 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 131 / POS: 43
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Faith Christian AcademyState: PA
- Summer Team: Bucks County Generals
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Height: 5-11Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
83 - 87
FB
67 - 69
CB
72 - 74
CH
Position
7.49
60-yard
83
INF Velo
82
Exit Velo
Videos
(2/11/17)
Player News
- Uncommitted 2019 Pitchers - Jan 9, 2019
- 2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Class of 2019 Pitcher Onlys - Feb 8, 2018
- 2018 Preseason All-State Showcase: Complete Results - Jan 30, 2018
- Junior Spotlight: 3B/RHP Carter Heller (Faith Christian) - Dec 1, 2017
- Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament: Day One Review - Aug 19, 2017
- 2017 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Class of 2019 Corner Infielders - Feb 20, 2017
- Elite Prospect Showcase Analysis: Two-Way Players - Nov 7, 2016
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PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase | PA | 12/30 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
Northeastern Pennsylvania Winter Review | PA | 01/06 | ProProspects Training Center - White Mills, PA |
2018 Preseason Preview | PA | 01/13 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Day One (INVITE ONLY) | PA | 01/27 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Day Two (INVITE ONLY) | PA | 01/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
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Scouting Report
Heller is a 5-foot-10, 165-pound RHP/3B from Faith Christian Academy. He was a 1st Team Bicentennial Athletic League selection as a freshman in 2016.
2/12/17 5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitter showcased across the board jumps in his game since we last saw him just three months ago. The right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and utilizes a leg-lift stride to initiate his swing. Loads hands downward from a high-hands starting position and often races to get his foot down and hands to the hitting zone on time. Displayed and improved bat exit velocity of 82 mph and ran a 7.49 60-yard dash. Showcased improved footwork and more fluid actions defensively with 83 mph arm strength across the diamond.
10/29/16 5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitter. Starts from a slightly open stance. Struggles to repeat swing that starts with his hands by his ear and abruptly jerks them down below armpit level for launch. Ran a 7.36 60-yard dash and posted a 76 mph exit velocity. Defensively, he recorded 76 mph arm strength and would benefit from improving his footwork so that he can put himself in position to be on balance and field the baseball out front more consistently.
Works fast out of a high three-quarter slot. Funky wind-up with slight hip coil and spins around his front leg. Fastball sat 78-79, while he also featured a slider at 66-70 and a curveball at 57-60 on which he will need to maintain fastball arm/body speed in order to generate the desired action.