Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TEX | OF | 4 | 50 |
Grades Update: Mar 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 45 | 55 | 50 |
Mar 2021 Report
Evaluator: Ian Smith
Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 2
RuleV: 2024
Physical Description: Long, chiseled frame. Has really added significant muscle in his upper half since draft day. Very long levers show a ton of remaining projection.
Hit: Carter presents a simple, effective stroke from the left side. Working out of a slightly open stance with an even base, while nearly upright and hands right below the ears preload. Uses a very low hanging leg trigger to begin his swing, hands will drift back and incorporates his lower half well. Above average bat speed in a swing that's surprisingly short to the ball for his long levers. Attacks the ball out front and will rotate well on fastballs. Steep bat path creates easy loft to the pull side and shows ability to work the whole field late in counts. Some reports out of the Alt site said he struggled against breaking balls, but against his first pro competition. Will need to see his approach in the minors to fully see his ceiling with the bat. Grade: 50
Power: Creates easy, pull side loft in his swing, so that allows his above average bat speed impact the ball regularly in BP without selling out. Should grow into a substantial amount of raw power as he continues to fill out his frame and adds more strength. Grade: 55
Field: Fluid movements in the limited looks I saw. Shows ability to track balls down, but lackluster routes at the moment. Has the natural athleticism to stick in the OF. Grade: 45
Arm: Carter shows consistent ability to get carry on the ball with pace behind it. Uses his long frame to get big extension on his throws. A former pitcher and catcher will show great accuracy as well. Grade: 55
Run: Gets a great first step out of the box and will reach top speed quickly due to long legs and stride. Not a burner, but will cover a ton of ground quickly. Grade: 50
Overall: Carter was a surprising pick to most in last year's draft, but you can see what the Rangers fell in love with. A prototype future LH corner outfield with athleticism and potential to grow into a true five tool talent. Drew some of the best praise out of the alt site this past year and has a chance to shoot up boards in 2021.
OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Regular
Risk: Moderate
