| Player: Carson Brumbaugh | |||||||||||
| School: Arkansas | Position(s): SS | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 215 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Bloodlines and arm strength jump out immediately, his dad played one season in MLB. Brumbaugh brings a strong, athletic frame with real bat speed and the kind of arm that plays anywhere on the dirt. The defensive actions are advanced for his age — clean footwork, confident internal clock, and plenty of carry across the diamond — giving him every chance to remain at shortstop long term, with third base an easy fallback if needed. At the plate, the upside is tied to impact. There’s plus bat speed and present raw power, with the ball jumping off the barrel when he’s on time. The setup features some coil and wrap in the load, and timing can waver, leading to swing-and-miss stretches early in looks against better pitching. The approach is still maturing, but the strength and hand speed create real runway for above-average game power if the contact rate stabilizes. He’s also shown legitimate arm talent on the mound, touching the mid-to-upper 90s with a usable breaking ball and changeup, though the long-term projection leans toward the bat. The combination of defensive polish, arm strength, and offensive ceiling makes him one of the more intriguing upside plays in the 2028 class. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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