Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CHC | LHP | 16 | 45 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | Cmd/Cnt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 70 | 55 | 40/30 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Matt Thompson
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 173 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Strong, wiry kid. Tenacious. Aggressive, high energy. Short.
Delivery & Mechanics: Quick tempo, deceptive. Pitches exclusively from the stretch. Starts closed off when he comes set, drops hands as he delivers. He turns his back to hitters, giving them a good look at jersey number and hides the ball extremely well. Thigh high leg kick, before coil and burst towards the plate. Tremendous drive off of plant leg, uses everything he has. High 3/4 arm slot but low release point due to seven feet of extension gives hitters a challenging view.
Fastball: High spin offering with elite velocity from left side. Sits primarily 96-98 but has touched 100 in games. Will attack hitters with this pitch, mostly up in the zone and away from lefties and will work lower in the zone against righties. His command is below-average but it's an uncomfortable at bat, especially vs lefties. Double-plus. Grade: 70
Curveball: Curveball sits in the mid-70s with late break and upwards of 20" vertical depth. Will use the pitch against right-handed hitters by starting it in the zone and throwing it at their back foot. He tunnels so well off the fastball. 1-to-7 break. Interested to see how the pitch plays against more advanced bats. Big velocity separation from fastball and below-average command could make it play down. Grade: 55
Control and Command: Carraway is a two-pitch guy with below-average command of each offering. He survives right now based on pure stuff but will have to improve command to evolve into late inning relief arm. High effort delivery has several moving parts. Inconsistent release point from so many moving parts and timing issues. Control: 40 | Command: 30
Overall: Carraway will miss bats with his two pitches, but his command/control both need to improve to be a consistent late inning option. He's working on a slider but I haven't seen the pitch yet. Reports out of alternate camp were poor, but that can all change if he finds the ability to throw strikes more consistently. Should move quickly. Reliever all the way.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter
Risk: High
