The Book on Carlos Carrasco

Prospect Info


CLECarlos Carrasco
Born 3/21/1987
RHP, CLE

An under-the-radar phenom last year, Carrasco can't sneak past anyone now, and when the Indians went looking for a prospect haul in exchange for Cliff Lee, he was on top of their wish list. He's now one of baseball's top pitching prospects, and he's essentially ready for MLB today: he's already got three solid big-league ready pitches, he's shown durability and endurance needed to be a front-line starter, and he's got the brains to outsmart sluggers from outing to outing and at-bat to at-bat. The AL won't be easy on him, and he's bound to get lit up like a pinball machine at times, but if Cleveland gives the kid an early shot, expect some highlight-reel performances.

Ranking in ScoutingBook (3/14/2010): #89

Ranking in Baseball America 2010: Unranked

Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked

Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview Unranked

Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked

Ranking from ESPN: Unranked


Player Updates and Notes

Carlos Carrasco and three other prospects have been traded to the Cleveland Indians for Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco, according to MLB.com.

7/29/2009 by KDaddy


Carlos Carrasco, the top Phillies prospect, is still the subject of trade rumors, with the target recently re-aimed at the Rockies Matt Holliday. Holliday certainly makes more sense for the Phillies than AJ Burnett, but Philadelphia is nothing if not inscrutable.

7/19/2008 by KDaddy


After missing on CC Sabathia, the Phillies are rumored to be pursuing Toronto ace AJ Burnett. Once again, Carlos Carrasco is the main piece of bait being offered.

7/12/2008 by KDaddy


Carlos Carrasco is being rumored as a possible trade bait in the Phillies' bid to acquire ace lefthander CC Sabathia for a playoff run.

7/5/2008 by KDaddy


The Phillies failure to sign a significant pitcher this offseason bodes well for Carlos Carrasco's future in Philadelphia. He may be in the rotation this very season.

1/6/2008 by BallGrrrl


 

 

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