Carlos Lee Stats & Scouting Report

AB	7983
AVG	.285
OBP	.339
SLG	.483
HR	358

Full name Carlos Noriel Lee
Born 06/20/1976 in Aguadulce, Panama
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 270 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Rodolfo Chiari
Debut 05/07/1999

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Organization Prospect Rankings

Background: A native of Panama, Lee gradually has evolved into the system's top prospect as his body has filled out and he has refined his hitting skills. He has added an inch and 10 pounds of muscle of late, and the White Sox think that he may not be through growing yet. With his increased size and strength has come increased power. In the South Atlantic League in 1996, Lee totaled eight home runs and 37 extra-base hits. In 1997 in the Carolina League, Lee led the minor leagues with 50 doubles and added 17 home runs. This year he improved his home run and RBI totals again, and batted .315-4-33 with 19 doubles in the Arizona Fall League. Strengths: Lee's real explosion in home runs will come when he learns how to turn on inside pitches. He has a compact, line-drive swing with excellent bat speed, spraying the ball up the middle and to the gaps. Lee's strikeout totals are extremely low for a power hitter, and he runs surprisingly well for his size, getting down to first base in 4.25 seconds, a click above average. The White Sox have high praise for Lee's makeup and love for the game. He plays with a boyish enthusiasm on the field and has embraced the White Sox' innovative educational program for Latin players. Weaknesses: Lee has plenty of arm strength to play third base, and his hands are soft and quick. Still, there are some questions about his ability to play third in the big leagues. The problems come from Lee's footwork, which is awkward and leads to reduced range and too many throwing errors. The White Sox had Lee try first base and the outfield in Arizona. The Future: Lee has moved through the White Sox system in perfect sequence and will probably start 1999 in Triple-A. The door is still very much open for Lee to stay at third base, but with fellow prospect Joe Crede one step behind, Lee eventually may move to either left or right field, where his athleticism should make for an easy adjustment. His future will be determined more by his evolving power potential than anything else.