91
Velocity (max)
7/27/22
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
3B
Carson
Custer
Michigan State
Grand Rapids Christian (HS) • MI
6' 1" • 205LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Grand Rapids Christian (HS) • MI
6' 1" • 205LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88 - 91
Velo Range
3/05/22
2178
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/22
Changeup
78 - 80
Velo Range
6/21/22
1652
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/22
Curveball
71 - 74
Velo Range
7/27/22
2220
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/22
Slider
72 - 74
Velo Range
3/05/22
2054
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/21
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/05/22
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/06/21
273
Distance (max)
3/05/22
80
Sweet Spot %
3/06/21
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
3/05/22
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
3/05/22
18.2
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.36
60
3/06/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
92
INF Velo
3/05/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.36
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.3
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
165
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
65.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
210
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
62.2
Bat Speed (max)
60.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2073
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2060
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1532
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2016
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2095
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2111
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1575
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2054
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
90.9
Velocity (max)
86.4 - 89.5
Velo Range
87.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,207
Spin Rate (max)
1,989
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
74.3
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 73.9
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,248
Spin Rate (max)
2,037
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.3
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 77.9
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,695
Spin Rate (max)
1,569
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
90.4
Velocity (max)
84.6 - 89.1
Velo Range
85.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,325
Spin Rate (max)
2,178
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.7
Velocity (max)
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,060
Spin Rate (max)
2,060
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.8
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 72.8
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,320
Spin Rate (max)
2,029
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.0
Velocity (max)
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,652
Spin Rate (max)
1,652
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
88.7
Velocity (max)
86.9 - 88.6
Velo Range
87.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,210
Spin Rate (max)
2,119
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.6
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 71.6
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,280
Spin Rate (max)
2,220
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
72.2
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 72.2
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,956
Spin Rate (max)
1,945
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.1
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 75.1
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,430
Spin Rate (max)
1,397
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 83.8
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,218
Spin Rate (max)
2,099
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.9
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,247
Spin Rate (max)
2,122
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
83.6 - 85.1
Velo Range
86.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,193
Spin Rate (max)
2,085
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.7
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 66.7
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,068
Spin Rate (max)
2,063
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.9
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 72.2
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,242
Spin Rate (max)
2,054
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.7
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 74.7
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,627
Spin Rate (max)
1,575
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.4
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.4
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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Physically developed right hander with the makings of a power arm. FB up to 91 keeping hitters off balance with a sharp curve and sweeping slider. Flashed a changeup with good arm speed. Some of the best present stuff out of the 2024 class in Michigan.
Carson Custer: RHP/3B, (2024) Forest Hills Central, MI. 6-foot-1, 205-pound. Advanced on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Shows decent effort in his delivery. He has downhill shoulders with a strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic recoil finish. Changeup (78-80 mph), slider (70-73 mph). Sat with his fastball at 87-89 mph and topped out at 90 mph; (Max spin 2325; Avg 2189).
6-foot-1, 198-pound. Athletic in the box, Custer clocked an exit velocity of 86 mph. (61.4 mph bat speed average). (21.9 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is developing, uses a level swing plane and level finish. He barreled up lots of balls with some loud contact. Line drive approach. In the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 92 mph. On the mound, curveball (70-71 mph), changeup (74-77 mph), slider (72-74 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 88-91 mph. (Max spin ; Avg ).
6-foot-1, 198-pound. Solid on the mound, showed low ¾ arm angle and a compact consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed uphill shoulders. Lands open with balanced finish. Curveball (71-72 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 87-88 mph. (Max spin 2210; Avg 2119). His changeup (74-75) shows down in the zone control and deceiving action. Threw a sharp slider (71-72) with tight action and down in the zone command. (Max spin 1956; Avg 1945). Shows late action and down in the zone control on his cutter.
Scout Evaluation
Carson Custer, Forest Hills Central, 2024, MI
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 198-pound.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. Low ¾ arm angle, compact consistent arm action. Uphill shoulders, lands open, balanced finish.
FB: T88. 87-88 mph. (Max spin 2210; Avg 2119).
CT: Down in the zone control, late action.
CB: 71-72 mph. (Max spin 2279; Avg 2219).
CH: 74-75 mph. Down in the zone control, deceiving action.
SL: 71-72 mph. Down in the zone command, tight action, sharp movement. (Max spin 1956; Avg 1945).
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot, 179-pound.
FB: T85. 79-83 mph. (Max spin 2218; Avg 2105).
CB: 69-71 mph. (Max spin 2247; Avg 2121).
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot, 179-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a short stride. Efficient bat speed. Level finish, simple flat swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 77.15 mph. 60.25 mph bat speed average. 19.68 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 85 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.36 (60-yard).
FB: T85. 83-85 mph. (Max spin 2192; Avg 2084).
CB: 66-67 mph.
CH: 72-75 mph.
SL: 68-72 mph.