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2022 Jr. National Showcase
Carson Joyner is a 2024 3B/RHP/C with a 5-11 205 lb. frame from Fairhope, AL who attends Bayside Academy. Strong and physical build, especially in the lower half. Right handed hitter, has a short and simple swing, direct to the ball, gets the barrel out front consistently, arm and upper body driven swing with some strength at contact. 7.64 runner in the sixty. Primary third baseman on defense, step by step actions through the ball, best charging the ball, throws from a high slot when his feet are set and gets good carry on his throws. Also pitched, has a compact arm action and a high 3/4's arm slot, tends to land open out front and come across the ball on release. Low 80's fastball, topped out at 87 mph early, works mostly glove side due to his mechanics. Change up was his best pitch this outing, has good command of the pitch, also landed a soft curveball frequently for strikes.