Orioles 2023 #22 Prospect Carter Baumler - RHP

[Tony-OH]

Carter Baumler

Throws: RHP
Age (as of Jun 30th): 21
2023 Level: FCL/A-

Pitches (current/future value)
Fastball: 45/50
Curveball: 40/50
Change: 40/50
Slider: 40/50
Command: 35/50

Most Likely Future Role: Reliever
Ceiling: Back of rotation starter

Bio: Made his way back from Tommy John surgery to throw 17 innings between the complex league and with Delmarva (Low-A). The Orioles sent him to the Arizona Fall League and he did pretty well until his last start, getting selected for the All-Star game. Unfortunately, he was unable to pitch over the last week or so and missed the game, so another injury can not be ruled out. The Elias regime does not give out injury information easily so as of now, it's unknown if it was an injury or whether it will affect him to start 2024.

When he was on the mound, Baumler showed 92-93, t94 mph fastball with good ride and some arm side run. Both his slider and curveball both have good depth with his curveball looking a little ahead quality wise. He also throws a solid change with good arm side fade.  The 21-year old has shown the ability to miss bats and seems to have a good feel for pitching, though his command was not great overall.

With the upside of a major league starter, this placement seems about right for him considering his injury history. If he's healthy, he'll pitch at 22-years old next year and should start the season in Delmarva. He does not have a lot of milage on his arm after missing most of his senior year with injury as well as COVID, and then a series of injuries as a pro.

Next year will be a big year for him to prove that he can stay healthy and he needs to get in 70 plus innings on the mound.

 

[Otter]

It will be interesting to see if his stuff ticks up in his second season back from TJ.  If it does, we might have a real starting pitcher prospect here....if it doesn't, just more encouragement for Elias to avoid taking HS pitchers in the draft.  

[LookinUp]

I feel bad for this kid. I guess some are just injury prone. I wonder if it has anything to do with fitness/eating habits, or if it’s genetics.