LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2006 08 National Showcase
Brian Carr is a 2008 left handed pitcher/left hand hitting first baseman from Sandra Day O'Connor HS, residing in Peoria, AZ. He has a 6'1" 175 lb. frame and a lean, athletic, lively body that will keep getting stronger and remain athletic. Carr's ability is good enough to have gotten him named to a top prospect at this event. Not doing so was an oversight. He is one of the more talented L/L two-way players in the '08 class in the West and will be a highly recruited player at the D1 level. On the mound Carr has a long arm that works quickly, easily, and quite well. He creates leverage in his arm stroke and will keep gaining velocity for years to come. He is a short strider, allowing him to get on top of the ball easily. His delivery is easy and clean and he is an athlete on the mound. Carr's fastball topped at 85 mph and there is plenty more velocity to come. He showed control to both sides of the plate and good arm side run. His fastball is quite lively and fun to project out. Carr also has a good curveball, with plus depth and snappy action. It is a well above average pitch now and has a chance to be a plus pitch in the future. He also showed a decent change-up. Offensively Carr is a talented hitter. He has lively hands and a whippy, lively swing. He maintains balance throughout his swing and hits with good rhythm. He sprayed the ball to all fields and showed power to the pullside and it came pretty easily. Carr is a projectable impact bat. Defensively he showed off an accurate, quick arm. The ball jumped out of his hand easily. He sets up to the ball well. His athleticism and body type look more suited to the outfield than 1st base. In any case, he is a very good D1 prospect and should continue to develop into a pro prospect by the spring of '08. His all-around skill set and L/L profile is very attractive.