| Player: Carson Tinney | |||||||||||
| School: Texas | Position(s): C | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 240 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Tinney hasn’t skipped a beat since making the move from Notre Dame to Texas for the 2026 season. Tinney’s plus tool is power, and it has been on full display for the Longhorns this spring. He has eclipsed the 20 home run mark and has driven in 54 runs to date. The power was there before arriving to Austin, however, Tinney has added 20 lbs. without losing the athletic traits that make him who he is. The swing is simple with plenty behind it. He starts tall in the box, lined up neutrally. It’s a smooth trigger, with an abbreviated leg lift getting the foot down quickly. The bat speed is real, with a level plane that stays through the zone, finishing with lift. Tinney has seen exit velocities north of 115 mph with titanic home runs to the pull side. In his first year in the SEC he continues to demonstrate the ability to get on base. Tinney has amassed 46 BB’s, 11 HBP’s, a .325 BA and an overall OBP of .476. Tinney is a large target behind the plate. He continues to develop his receiving and blocking skills though the arm is the plus tool on the defensive side. Tinney has the frame to withstand the rigors of a professional season behind the plate. He should continue to improve his tendency chasing pitches outside of the zone. He’s an intelligent player with a ferocious work ethic. Tinney remains one of the more intriguing power bats in this year’s draft. | |||||||||||
Eric Dillinger is currently the Head Baseball Coach at Erie High School, entering his 4th season as the Head Coach and 9th season overall. Dillinger was the pitching coach at Erie prior to becoming head coach. At the club level, he has coached nationally for multiple organizations including the Colorado Yard Dawgs, the Colorado Rockies Scout program, and USA Prime. Dillinger is also currently the General Manager for D-BAT NW Denver. In addition to his duties as GM, he is also a senior pitching instructor. He is certified in Rapsodo Pitching and is also Driveline Certified (Pitch Design). Beyond coaching on the field, Dillinger enjoys helping athletes in the recruiting process. He has helped over 40 athletes find homes at the next level.
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