Player Spotlight: RHP/1B Carson Orton
August 23, 2017
Andy Urban
Oklahoma Scouting Director
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This fall, PBR OK will be highlighting some of the top ranked and uncommitted players in the 2018 Class as they prepare to enter their senior seasons. Today we take a look at RHP/1B Carson Orton from Heritage Hall.
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A 6-foot-1, 215-pound, thick bodied broad frame with strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an athletic, front foot heavy set-up with some rhythm throughout. Uses a smooth rocking load with a moderate stride and slight arm bar, slightly uphill path with bat speed and strength. In BP, shows a pull gap approach with pop, barreled almost every ball, excellent round, 87 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.64 60. Defensively, shows average actions, throws from a low-3/4 slot with a loose arm, some accuracy, 72 mph. In the game, went 2-for-4 with an RBI double that one-hopped the wall in center field. On the mound, works from an average tempo delivery with some rhythm. Uses a clean, moderate arm circle, high-3/4 slot, and speed out front. Fastball shows cut 86-88 mph with some downhill tilt. Two-seam has slight run 83-84 mph. Slider is sharp with depth and 11/5 shape, 78-80 mph. Changeup shows some fade, 82-83 mph. In the game, was around the zone with all three pitches.