D.J. Carrasco
| IP | 493 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.509 |
| WHIP | 1.471 |
| BB/9 | 3.633 |
| SO/9 | 5.751 |
- Full name Daniel J. Carrasco
- Born 04/12/1977 in Safford, AZ
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Pima CC
- Debut 04/02/2003
- Drafted in the 26th round (795th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 1997.
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Organization Prospect Rankings
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Carrasco came out of nowhere to emerge as a prospect in 2002, leading the Carolina League with 29 saves and 55 appearances. The Royals liked what they saw of Carrasco in the Carolina-California League midseason all-star game and followed him throughout the year. His strong numbers in the Arizona Fall and Mexican Pacific leagues during the offseason clinched the team's decision to grab him in the major league Rule 5 draft. Carrasco was a position player at Pima CC and didn't take it well when the coaching staff moved him to the mound. That attitude contributed to Carrasco being released by the Orioles and Indians earlier in his career. Though he will turn 26 as the 2003 season opens and has thrown just 20 innings above high Class A, the Royals believe Carrasco is finally getting the hang of pitching. His best pitch is a plus slider that was considered the best in the Pittsburgh system. His fastball sits at 91-93 mph. Carrasco has solid command of both pitches, and he can drop down and throw them from a sidearm slot to freeze hitters in two-strike counts. He's ticketed to open the season in the Kansas City bullpen, which already is crowded with young arms.
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- Rated Best Reliever in the Carolina League in 2002
