Carter Aldrete

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #318 prospect in 2019 draft
  The son of former minor leaguer Rich Aldrete and the nephew of ex-big leaguer Mike Aldrete, Carter Aldrete is a three-year starter for the Sun Devils who stands out most for his versatility and instincts on the field. Splitting the majority of his time between second base and outfield during his college career, Aldrete could also handle third base with enough arm for any position and hands that work well on the dirt. He's not an quite an average defender at any position, but he should be adequate in a utility role, which is his likely future at the pro level. Aldrete projects as a below-average hitter, but he has enough hand-eye coordination to get by. He shows plus raw power, but it's a tick below-average in games. Aldrete is a grinder on the field, and that attribute, plus his bloodlines, will get him drafted either late on Day 2 or early on Day 3.
• Ranked #456 prospect in 2016 draft
  Aldrete is the nephew of ex-big leaguer Mike Aldrete, while his father Rich starred at California and reached Triple-A. Aldrete has good bloodlines and a projectable 6-foot-2, 185-pound body. The Arizona State signee gave up basketball before high school and played football through his sophomore season before focusing on baseball and has body control and athletic ability, but his bat is a bit raw. He has shown some bat speed and raw power and has been a consistent defender as a prep at shortstop. He fits better at second or third base long-term.

• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  The son of former minor leaguer Rich Aldrete and the nephew of ex-big leaguer Mike Aldrete, Carter Aldrete is a three-year starter for the Sun Devils who stands out most for his versatility and instincts on the field. Splitting the majority of his time between second base and outfield during his college career, Aldrete could also handle third base with enough arm for any position and hands that work well on the dirt. He's not an quite an average defender at any position, but he should be adequate in a utility role, which is his likely future at the pro level. Aldrete projects as a below-average hitter, but he has enough hand-eye coordination to get by. He shows plus raw power, but it's a tick below-average in games. Aldrete is a grinder on the field, and that attribute, plus his bloodlines, will get him drafted either late on Day 2 or early on Day 3.