On 12-5-24, MLB.com posted their top 100 prospects in the
upcoming draft. Beginning 2-2-25, we will post it in backward order, ending
with the pick for 1.1
https://www.mlb.com/prospects/2025/draft/ -
#12 Billy Carlson
SS/RHP Corona (CA)
18/years old
6' 1" 160
COMMITTED - Tennessee
Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 65 |
Field: 60 | Overall: 55
Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 55 | Changeup: 50
| Control: 50 | Overall: 50
The 2025 Draft class is deep in southern California and
Corona High School will be a regular stop all spring, with three potential
first-round picks on the team that won USA Baseball’s National High School
Invitational last year. Carlson is a legitimate two-way talent who showed off
skills at shortstop and on the mound at a variety of summer showcase events
including the Area Code Games and Major League Baseball’s High School
All-American Game to move himself into what seems like surefire opening round consideration.
All summer, Carlson impressed with his athleticism and bat
speed from the right side of the plate. It’s more of a line-drive approach at
present with a good swing, but he has the chance to grow into more impact and
average or better power. There’s an up arrow next to his run tool as he’s
worked to get faster and could be a plus runner in time. Even with all of his
offensive upside, his glove might be ahead of his bat, with some scouts putting
as high as a 70 on his arm strength and defensive actions at shortstop.
On the mound, Carlson has shown a fastball consistently up to
95-96 mph with plus feel for spinning a breaking ball. There are some who like
him even better on the hill. His five-tool potential at a premium position
might be what gets the Tennessee recruit selected in the top half of the first
round, though his age at Draft time (19) might rule out some teams.
2-26-25 –
MLB mock draft 2025: Projecting first round for 2025 MLB Draft
https://sportsnaut.com/mlb/mlb-analysis/lists/mlb-mock-draft-2025/
9. Cincinnati Reds: Billy Carlson, SS, Corona HS
Billy Carlson could have a future either as a right-handed
pitcher or an everyday player, but his long-term outlook might be best suited
on the infield. Turning 19 a few weeks after the 2025 MLB Draft, Carlson’s best
tools are his arm strength and fielding abilities, but his hit tool and power
have the ceiling of being above average, too. There might not be a sky-high
ceiling with Carlson, but the Cincinnati Reds would certainly love to have a
well-rounded middle infielder whose power could play even better at Great
American Ballpark.
2-25-25 - 2025 MLB Draft: A closer look at the top 20 high
school prospects entering the spring
7. Billy Carlson, SS/RHP, Corona (California)
Another two-way player, he’s been up to 97 mph on the mound
with a very good changeup and curveball to compliment. And he’s a very good
hitter, with a great contact rate. But he really turns heads in the field as
arguably the best defensive shortstop in the draft.
2-10-25
FLO Baseball - 2025 MLB Mock Draft 1.0-
https://www.flobaseball.tv/articles/13555752-2025-mlb-mock-draft-10-nats-stunner-with-the-no-1-pick
No. 11 Athletics: Billy Carlson, SS/ RHP, Corona, California
The first pick of the Athletics since moving from Oakland is
the possible two-way player from California with high upside, both as an
upper-90s throwing RHP and a slick fielding shortstop.
The 6-foot-1, 165-pound Carlson could sneak into the top 10,
depending what
2-3-25 –
https://futurestarsseries.com/mlb-draft-top-150-high-school-prospects-ethan-holliday/?s=03
1. Billy Carlson, SS -- Corona (Ca.)
HOMETOWN: Corona, California
HEIGHT: 6-1
WEIGHT: 176
BAT/THROW: R-R
COMMIT: Tennessee
Carlson is polished beyond his years at the plate with
supreme pitch recognition and boasts strong bat-to-ball numbers against
advanced velocity and tough breaking balls. Passivity early in counts has
gotten him into too many pitchers' counts in the past, and strikeout numbers
have been streaky because of it, but most scouts believe he has fallen victim
to poor umpiring more than anything at times throughout his amateur career.
Folks who have paid close attention to his game have never doubted the plan at
the plate. He hits the ball on the ground a touch more than scouts would like
to see, but it's something evaluators expect to improve with continued
maturation and strength. He's always hit the ball with authority, especially
for his size. A lean, wiry frame, Carlson projects to add weight and impact as
he develops and could eventually blossom into above-average raw power, though
he's made it an emphasis to stay athletic and twitchy at this stage in his
career.
Carlson has a very strong arm that rivals some of the better
high school shortstops of the last decade. It's comfortably plus and will play
at the next level. Coupled with a soft glove and clean actions, Carlson has a
chance at developing into at least an above average defensive shortstop as a
pro. It's a shortstop frame with rangy actions and quick hands around the bag.
He's got the best actions of any infielder in the class and is the best bet
you'll find to play shortstop in the big leagues in this draft class.
Carlson also pitches and features a high-spin breaking ball
with big lateral action. He's been up to 97 mph. Most believe his future is on
the dirt. Carlson will be 19 years old on draft day.
Carlson's biggest vice may be how tough he can be on himself
when he's struggling. It's a part of his game and mental fortitude that has
improved over the last twelve months, but being the high-motor competitor he
is, it may always be a small part of how he ticks.
Shortstops hailing from Southern California are always a hot
commodity in every draft and Carlson fits right up there with most from the
last half-decade. He's even a bit twitchier than some of those that preceded
him. He'll be a hot name in July and could come off the board inside the top 10
picks.
2-1-25 –
Billy Carlson (SS/RHP), Corona High School (CA)
Carlson offers two-way potential but is best projected as a
shortstop with the ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball. He has
a strong arm and defensive instincts that give him a high floor, while his
offensive development could turn him into a five-tool player.
Carlson's athleticism and smooth actions in the infield make
him an ideal fit for a Reds system that has had success developing premium
infielders.
1-28-25 –
MLB 2025 Mock Draft 2.0: Predictions for Every 1st-Round Pick
15. Boston Red Sox: SS/RHP Billy Carlson, Corona HS (CA)
Carlson is the most well-rounded two-way player in the 2025
class with five-tool potential at shortstop and electric stuff on the mound,
including a fastball that touches 96 mph and a good breaking ball. His
6'1", 160-pound frame raises some questions about his durability on the
mound and he might have a higher ceiling as a shortstop, but if he comes out
bigger and stronger on the mound this spring that could change. Regardless, his
talent belongs somewhere in the middle of the first round.
1-27-25 - Just Baseball –
2025 MLB Draft - Top 80 High School Prospects
https://www.justbaseball.com/college/mlb-draft-top-high-school-prep-prospects/
7. Billy Carlson – SS
HT/WT: 6’1/180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Corona (CA) |
Commitment: Tennessee | Age: 18.11
A two-way athlete out of the loaded Corona High School
roster, Carlson may just be the best shortstop defender in the class. Carlson
possesses smooth, rangy actions at the “six” with bounce, soft hands, and a
quick release across the infield.
His arm is very stout and grades out as plus or better at the
position, too, leaving little doubt that he’ll stick at the position long term.
At the plate, his swing can get a bit steep, but there’s not
a ton of whiff concerns, and stays within the strike zone. He’s beginning to
lift the ball more and there’s robust power in the bat thanks to loud bat
speed. It’s akin to former Tennessee standout Jordan Beck.
His athleticism and arm strength translate on the mound, as
he’s been up to 96-97 MPH already with fluidity down the mound.
The secondaries are promising, as he throws a quality mid-70s
curveball with depth and a mid-80s change-up with solid fading life. He’s
thrown strikes at a solid clip, too. There’s a ton of upside if everything
works out with Carlson. Carlson flipped from Vanderbilt to Tennessee during the
fall, joining a highly touted class for Tony Vitello’s crew.
1-17-25 –
Introduction to the 2025 MLB Draft: Top prep hitters
available
https://bucsondeck.substack.com/p/introduction-to-the-2025-mlb-draft-1c4
Billy Carlson, SS
Another two-way player at the top of the draft, Billy
Carlson, is part of that loaded Corona HS team that could feature three
first-round picks.
Thanks to his talent on the mound, Carlson has a double-plus
arm and is athletic enough that he should be able to stick at shortstop
long-term. He has a patient approach at the plate and has the chance for an
above-average hit tool with his bat-to-ball skills.
As one of the best defensive shortstops in the class, there
is a good chance his future is there, as opposed to on the mound.
1-16-25 -
An Early Look at the Top 30 Prospects for the 2025 MLB Draft
https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2025/01/15/top-30-prospects-2025-mlb-draft/#google_vignette
18. Billy Carlson, SS/RHP, Corona (Calif.) HS
Though Carlson flashes a mid-90s fastball and a plus
curveball, he’s more attractive as a shortstop who could wind up with five
solid-or-better tools.
1-3-25 –
2025 MLB Draft: Top 75 Prep Prospects — Prospects Live
https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2024/12/26/2025-mlb-draft-top-75-prep-prospects -
5. SS/RHP Billy Carlson, Corona (CA)
Height: 6’1
Weight: 175
b/t: R/R
Draft Day Age: 18 YR 11 MO
Commitment: Vanderbilt
Hometown: Corona, CA
A two-way athlete out of the loaded Corona High School
roster, Carlson may just be the best shortstop defender in the class. Carlson
possesses smooth, rangy actions at the "six" with bounce, soft hands,
and a quick release across the infield. His arm is very stout and grades out as
plus or better at the position, too, leaving little doubt that he'll stick at
the position long term. At the plate, his swing can get a bit steep, but
there's not a ton of whiff concerns, and stays within the strike zone. He's beginning
to lift the ball more and there's robust power in the bat thanks to loud bat
speed. His athleticism and arm strength translate on the mound, as he's been up
to 96-97 MPH already with fluidity down the mound. The secondaries are
promising, as he throws a quality mid-70s curveball with depth and a mid-80s
change-up with solid fading life. He's thrown strikes at a solid clip, too.
There's a ton of upside if everything works out with Carlson. Carlson flipped
from Vanderbilt to Tennessee during the fall, joining a highly touted class for
Tony Vitello's crew.
12-10-24 –
Here's Pipeline's first full 2025 mock draft
https://www.mlb.com/news/first-full-2025-mlb-mock-draft?partnerID=web_article-share –
14. Rays: Billy Carlson, SS/RHP, Corona (Calif.) HS (No. 12)
Though Carlson flashes a mid-90s fastball and a plus curveball,
he's more attractive as a shortstop who could wind up with five solid-or-better
tools.
11/24/24 - 2025 Draft Prospect - SS/RHP/2B - Billy Carlson -
Corona HS (CA)
Ben McKee
@benmckee14
Billy Carlson, a former Vanderbilt commit who is ranked as
the No. 5 overall player in the '25 class, has committed to Tennessee.
The California native is a two-way player. Viewed as the best
defensive shortstop in his class and been up to 97 mph.
https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=678488 –
2024 National Showcase
Billy Carlson is a 2025 SS/RHP/2B with a 6-1 175 lb. frame
from Corona, CA who attends Corona. Loose and athletic middle infielder's
build. 6.68 runner in the sixty. Primary shortstop on defense, has elite level
defensive tools, top of the scale arm strength and makes accurate throws, has
bounce and lightness in his footwork and glides smoothly through the ball,
works through everything cleanly. Right handed hitter, hits from a medium
straight stance, gets coiled in his lower half with an inward toe tap, has
present bat speed and gets separated well, lived on the barrel with hard pull
to mid field contact. Also pitched and could be one of the top arms in the
country if he choose to concentrate on pitching. Fastball topped out at 96 mph
with big carry through the zone. Curveball was a hammer with 18" of IHB,
also threw a nice change up. Good student, verbal commitment to Vanderbilt.
Selected to play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic.
https://sports.yahoo.com/top-5-recruit-billy-carlson-193135524.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall –
Billy Carlson, a top-five prospect and a former Vanderbilt
commit, committed to Tennessee baseball on Friday.
The Corona (California) High School two-way player is ranked
the No. 5 prospect in the nation by Perfect Game. Carlson is a shortstop and
right-handed pitcher. He's considered to be elite defensively at shortstop,
while he throws in the upper-90s on the mound.
He took an official visit to Tennessee in mid-October when
the Vols faced Florida in football.
Carlson was a longtime Vanderbilt commitment, but his
recruitment shifted in recent months as Vanderbilt's staff changed. The Vols
got involved in Carlson's recruitment after coach Tim Corbin fired two
assistants, including hitting coach Mike Baxter. Carlson looked at other
options and chose Tennessee.
The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Carlson is ranked the No. 6 high
school prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft by MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo.
10/6/24 - 2025
Draft Prospect - top 20 high school prospects for the '25 Draft
6. Billy Carlson, SS/RHP, Corona HS (Calif.)
Another member of the NHSI-winning Corona team, Carlson is a
Vanderbilt recruit with skills on both sides. He’s very athletic with good bat
speed at the plate, using more of a line-drive approach at present. He has
excellent actions and a plus arm at shortstop and should be able to stick
there. Some might like him better on the mound, where that arm has been up to
95-96 mph at times with good breaking stuff.
9/22/24 - 2025 Draft - Top 30 Prep Prospects
10. SS/RHP Billy Carlson, Corona (CA)
Height: 6’1
Weight: 175
b/t: R/R
Draft Day Age: 18 YR 11 MO
Commitment: Vanderbilt
Hometown: Corona, CA
A two-way athlete out of the loaded Corona High School
roster, Carlson may just be the best shortstop defender in the class. Carlson
possesses smooth, rangy actions at the "six" with bounce, soft hands,
and a quick release across the infield. His arm is very stout and grades out as
plus or better at the position, too, leaving little doubt that he'll stick at
the position long term.
At the plate, his swing can get a bit steep, but there's not
a ton of whiff concerns, and stays within the strike zone. He's beginning to
lift the ball more and there's robust power in the bat thanks to loud bat
speed. His athleticism and arm strength translate on the mound, as he's been up
to 96-97 MPH already with fluidity down the mound.
The secondaries are promising, as he throws a quality mid-70s
curveball with depth and a mid-80s change-up with solid fading life. He's
thrown strikes at a solid clip, too. There's a ton of upside if everything
works out with Carlson. He is currently committed to attending Vanderbilt and
projects to be on the older side of the class.
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