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SCOUTING REPORT: Carlson has yet to post big numbers, but he’s been steady as one of the youngest players at every level he’s played. At age 19 in 2018, Carlson posted a .731 OPS in the Florida State League that was 40 points higher than the average. The switch-hitter has a better swing from the right side and is loopier from the left, but he manages the strike zone from both sides and shows bat speed, hand-eye coordination and hints of average power. Carlson is an above-average right fielder who flashes a plus arm, and he can handle center field in a pinch. He’s a smart, steady player who stays on an even keel.
THE FUTURE: Carlson’s on-base skills and growing power fit in an outfield corner, especially if he can refine his lefthanded swing. He’ll head to Double-A Springfield as a 20-year-old in 2019.
