Carson Stevens '25 Recruiting Profile
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My goal is to compete at the highest level of baseball possible that is also an academic fit for me. Right now I am focused on playing JUCO baseball, but welcome a different route if it makes sense for both baseball and academics. I am a multi-sport athlete (football and baseball).
I volunteer at Buddy Up Tennis and Buddy Up Fitness helping individuals with Down Syndrome. At Buddy Up we provide a fun, active, and supportive environment for athletes to grow both physically and personally. Giving back in the community is important to me.
My first year at Neuqua Valley I was named Freshman Baseball MVP (Voted by Teammates, Set Freshman school record for doubles (11), tied school RBIs (29) and HRs (2) record, appearing in 19 games. This year I started the year on Junior Varsity, but finished the year on Varsity appearing in 23 games mainly at DH. However, I also played C, 1B and RF.
This summer I hit .416 with a 1.051 OPS and 27 RBI in 34 games. I reached base in 28 of those games. This summer I was also invited to compete in the Illinois State Games by Prep Baseball Report after recording a 98.2 Max EV, and 93 Avg. EV at the PBR Northwest Suburban Open. At the PBR Illinois State Games I maxed out at 101.4 exit velocity and a 2.01 Pop Time. My 60 was 7.5 which was a .4 second improvement during the summer.
I have been working with Connor Powers (Dead Read Hitting, Mississippi State Baseball Alum) since 2018 individually. My dad lettered at Tarleton State University (TX) in baseball.
Prep Baseball Report Profile - PBR Profile - https://bit.ly/Carson_Stevens_PBR
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Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #12
- 2023 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
- 2022 Freshman Team
- Starter- Jersey: #98
Team Awards
- Team MVP
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2023 Rhino Baseball (IL)
- 2022 Rhino Baseball (IL)
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Ike Speiser
- High School Head Coach
- James Thornton
- Private Coach
- Connor Powers
- Club Director
- Andrew Tehako - Recruiting Coordinator
Events
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report - Illinois State Games
- 8/08/23 to 8/09/23
- + Just last month, C/1B Carson Stevens (Neuqua Valley, 2025) impressed our staff with loud contact during his round of BP at the Northwest Suburban Open, earning an invite to this event as a result. Stevens generated loud contact consistently throughout his round, blasting his furthest ball 101.4 mph, and sending multiple out of the park, too. Behind the plate, his best pop was 2.01 with his hardest bullet being recorded at 74 mph. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound strong-framed catcher is sure to draw eyes with his strength and noticeable power.
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report - Northwest Suburban Open
- 7/11/23 to 7/11/23
- C/1B Carson Stevens (Neuqua Valley, 2025) had one of the loudest rounds of BP at the event on Tuesday, recording the second highest max exit velocity at the event (98.2 mph). Stevens had the highest average exit velocity (92 mph) at the event as well as the farthest batted ball (363 ft.), which he blasted over the left field wall. He stands at 6-foot-2, 210-pounds with clear strength throughout his highly physical frame. Defensively, Stevens popped a 2.09 on his best bullet to the bag.
- Camp/Event
- PBR Aurora Preseason ID - Top 5 Catcher, Big Winners C/O 2025
- 2/04/23 to 2/04/23
- Carson Stevens, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: C/1B Body: 6-1, 205-pounds. Strong, big-bodied frame. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, big loading action, long stride. Aggressive swing, flat path, present bat speed, ball jumps off the bat, on the barrel consistently throughout. Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 355’ max distance. Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Long draw into a high 3/4 slot. Defense: 2.06-2.21 pop times. Feet work in-line to second, quick mover out of the crouch. Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.
- Camp/Event
- Sparks College Development Camp
- 8/19/22 to 8/19/22
- Pop Time: 2.18, 60: 7.9
- Camp/Event
- PBR - Northwest Suburban Open
- 7/05/22 to 7/05/22
- Carson Stevens, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: C Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe tap load, balanced. Short to the ball with a level path, uses the whole field. Power: 84.6 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 249’ max distance. Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 77 mph. C: Short, quick arm, high 3/4 slot. INF: Quick arm action, has carry on the ball. Defense: 2.22-2.4 pop times. C: Clean transfer. INF: Two-hand gather, steady hands. Run: 8.25 runner in the 60.
Training
- Dead Red Hitting
- 5 years
- Individual in person lessons since 2018 with Connor Powers, founder of DeadRedHitting. Connor is a former Division 1 Standout at Mississippi State and professional baseball player. After he finished his minor league career with the San Diego Padres he started DeadRedHitting in 2012. He also runs a hitting website and has helped over 50,000 parents, players, and coaches in the form of videos, articles, hitting drills, and digital training programs.
Additional Sports
- Football
- 1 year
- Freshman Team
- Football
- 1 year
- Sophomore Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2023 Varsity Team | 2023 Junior Varsity | 2023 Rhino Baseball | 2022 Freshman Team | 2022 Rhino Baseball |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. | .250 | .304 | .411 | .460 | .246 |
| GP/GS | 23 | 8 | 31 | 19 | 32 |
| AB | 44 | 23 | 95 | 63 | 69 |
| R | 6 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| H | 11 | 7 | 39 | 29 | 17 |
| 2B | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
| 3B | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HR | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| RBI | 10 | 5 | 26 | 29 | 10 |
| SLG% | .386 | .435 | .589 | .730 | .261 |
| BB | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 12 |
| SO | 7 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 23 |
| OB% | .352 | .320 | .454 | .507 | .358 |
| HBP | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| SB/Attempts | 4/5 | 14/15 | 2/3 | ||
| PO | 120 | 91 | |||
| Assists | 9 | 4 | |||
| Errors | 7 | 3 | |||
| Fielding % | .949 | .969 | |||
| CS/SBA | 5/25 | 5/23 | |||
| Team Record | 18-14 | 14-7 | 24-9-1 | ||
| ERA | 0.00 | ||||
| W-L (Pitching Record) | 0-1 | ||||
| Appearances | 4 | ||||
| Games Started | 0 | ||||
| Complete Games | 0 | ||||
| Saves | 0 | ||||
| Innings Pitched | 3.1 | ||||
| Hits | 2 | ||||
| Runs Allowed | 3 | ||||
| Earned Runs | 0 | ||||
| Batter's BB | 3 | ||||
| Batter's SO | 6 | ||||
| Batter's HBP | 0 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- ActivitiesBuddy Up Tennis Buddy Up Fitness
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