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
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 Mike Carp 2007 Bowman Chrome 3 Card Rookie Lot US $.99 |
 Mike Carp 2007 Bowman Chrome 2 Card Rookie Lot US $.99 |
 Mike Carp 107 Rc Mix Lot 2009 Bowman Chrome Mariners US $40.00 |
 Mike Carp 2008 Binghamton Autograph Auto Mariners Mets US $5.59 |
 Mike Carp New York Mets Signed 8x10 Photo W Coa US $15.00 |
 Mike Carp 2008 Eastern League Top Prospect US $1.15 |
 4 2007 Bowman Chrome Mike Carp Rookie Card Rc Lot 111 US $2.99 |
 Mike Carp 2007 Bowman Sterling Prospects Card US $.99 |
 2009 Bowman Draft Bdp9 Mike Carp Rc US $1.00 |
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