- Full name Hunter Carns
- Born 04/06/2005 in
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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Drafted in the 20th round (614th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024.
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School: First Coast HS, Jacksonville, Fla.
Commit/Drafted: Florida State
Age At Draft: 19.3
BA Grade: 50/Extreme
Tools: Hit: 50. Power: 55. Run: 60. Field: 50. Arm: 55.
Carns is a quick-twitch athlete who can catch and play the outfield and has surprising power out of a 6-foot, 195-pound frame. He had an eye-opening performance in the fall at Perfect Game’s annual Jupiter tournament, where he went 11-for-20 (.400) with three home runs and a triple. Carns has explosive hands at the plate and sets up with an open stance. He has the ability to crush an elevated fastball for a home run to his pull side. His swing operates nicely when he’s on time and attacking the inner third, though he has struggled adjusting to soft stuff away. There’s a bit of swing-and-miss in Carns’ game that might need to be ironed out, but he has a strong track record of in-game performance and impact even with some miss involved. He’s a real plus runner and standout athlete who needs to improve across the board defensively behind the plate, but his athleticism and speed gives him a real chance to play center field or stick in an outfield corner. Carns is quite old for the class and turned 19 in April, but he offers a rare power-speed combination for a prep catcher and could be drafted on day one and signed out of his Florida State commitment. He’s reminiscent of Mariners 2021 first-rounder Harry Ford.
Top Rankings
Draft Prospects
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School:Florida State Age At Draft: 21.3
After a noisy fall, there was significant buzz surrounding Carns. Albeit a small sample size, he’s impressed so far and is 5-for-12 (.417) with a pair of doubles and a home run. Carns has explosive hands in the box and impressive power, especially to his pullside. Carns is a high-level athlete who’s also a plus runner, and it’s been encouraging to see the strides he’s made behind the dish since arriving on campus. Carns is susceptible to spin and there are some hit tool questions, but he has a unique and enticing tool set. -
School:Florida State Age At Draft: 21.3
After a noisy fall, there was significant buzz surrounding Carns. Albeit a small sample size, he’s impressed so far and is 5-for-12 (.417) with a pair of doubles and a home run. Carns has explosive hands in the box and impressive power, especially to his pullside. Carns is a high-level athlete who’s also a plus runner, and it’s been encouraging to see the strides he’s made behind the dish since arriving on campus. Carns is susceptible to spin and there are some hit tool questions, but he has a unique and enticing tool set. -
School: First Coast HS, Jacksonville, Fla. Commit/Drafted: Florida State
Age At Draft: 19.3
BA Grade: 50/Extreme
Tools: Hit: 50. Power: 55. Run: 60. Field: 50. Arm: 55.
Carns is a quick-twitch athlete who can catch and play the outfield and has surprising power out of a 6-foot, 195-pound frame. He had an eye-opening performance in the fall at Perfect Game’s annual Jupiter tournament, where he went 11-for-20 (.400) with three home runs and a triple. Carns has explosive hands at the plate and sets up with an open stance. He has the ability to crush an elevated fastball for a home run to his pull side. His swing operates nicely when he’s on time and attacking the inner third, though he has struggled adjusting to soft stuff away. There’s a bit of swing-and-miss in Carns’ game that might need to be ironed out, but he has a strong track record of in-game performance and impact even with some miss involved. He’s a real plus runner and standout athlete who needs to improve across the board defensively behind the plate, but his athleticism and speed gives him a real chance to play center field or stick in an outfield corner. Carns is quite old for the class and turned 19 in April, but he offers a rare power-speed combination for a prep catcher and could be drafted on day one and signed out of his Florida State commitment. He’s reminiscent of Mariners 2021 first-rounder Harry Ford.
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Scouting Reports
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School: First Coast HS, Jacksonville, Fla. Committed: Florida State
Age At Draft: 19.3
Carns is a quick-twitch athlete who can catch and play the outfield and has surprising power out of a 6-foot, 195-pound frame. He had an eye-opening performance at Perfect Game’s annual Jupiter tournament in the fall where he went 11-for-20 (.400) with three home runs and a triple. Carns has explosive hands at the plate and sets up with an open stance. He has the ability to crush an elevated fastball for a homer to his pull side and he swing operates nicely when he’s on time and attacking the inner third, though he has struggled adjusting to soft stuff away. There’s a bit of swing and miss in his game that might need to be ironed out, but he has a strong track record of in-game performance and impact even with some miss involved. He’s a real plus runner and standout athlete who needs to improve across the board defensively behind the plate, but that athleticism and speed gives him a real chance to play center or stick in an outfield corner. Carns is quite old for the class and turns 19 in April, but offers a rare power/speed combination for a prep catcher and could get selected on day one and signed out of his Florida State commitment.
