H/W: 6-2 215 lb. B/T: L/R DOB: 6/30/86
Carp was a key addition to the trade that sent former All-Star J.J. Putz to the New York Mets. Carp rebounded from a lackluster 2007 season to become an Eastern League All-Star at AA Binghamton, hitting .299 with 17 HR 72 RBI 29 doubles and a sterling 79 BB/88 K ratio. His fluid left handed swing and evolving power potential evokes comparisons to Lyle Overbay and John Olerud. Defensively, Carp is a decent 1B and has spent some time in the outfield as well. Like Overbay and Olerud, he is a below average runner and fringe average athlete. He doesn't have the prolific power that other 1B prospects do, but his blend of patience and good line drive rates should prove to be valuable for a franchise that is in a rebuilding mode.
2009 Projection: Carp has looked very sharp in early spring training action with the Mariners, but the club seems set on giving Russell Branyan and Bryan LaHair the most playing time this season. This should land him at AAA Tacoma until roster room clears either via injury or roster expansion in September. Carp has the potential to hit for 20-25 HR per season and his LH bat is a nice fit at Safeco Field. Watch to see if he is able to replicate his numbers from last season. If so, he will figure prominently into the plans for the M's in 2010.
Key Mike Carp Baseball Cards:
- 2004 SP Prospects Auto #/400
- 2007 Bowman Chrome
- 2007 Bowman's Best
- 2007 Bowman Heritage
- 2008 Bowman Sterling Jersey Auto
 2007 Mike Carp Bowman Sterling Black Refractor 10/25 $59.95 |
 2004 SP Prospects Mike Carp RC Auto /400 $39.95 |
 2007 BOWMAN CHROME - PROSPECT - MIKE CARP $1.00 |
 2007 HERITAGE BHP 55 Mike Carp ROOKIE NY METS AUTOGRAPH AUTO COA $12.00 |
 2009 Topps Heritage High Number 643 Mike Carp RC $1.00 |
 2009 Bowman Draft Chrome RC 9 Mike Carp $1.00 |
 2009 Bowman Draft RC 9 Mike Carp (2) $1.00 |
 2009 Bowman Draft RC Gold 9 Mike Carp $1.00 |
 1472- 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks #BDP9 MIKE CARP Mariners $0.99 |
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