Carlos Duncan

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Philadelphia Phillies #6 prospect in 1999
  Background: Duncan is the brother of former major league infielder Mariano Duncan. Carlos was named the top prospect in the short season New York-Penn League in 1998 in a survey of the league's managers. Strengths: Duncan is a pure athlete with above-average bat speed, running speed and power potential. He is significantly stronger than he was when he signed, and he could develop into a steady run producer. He has the hands, quickness and arm strength to become a solid third baseman. Weaknesses: Like his brother, Duncan is hyper-aggressive at the plate. He led the NY-P with 101 strikeouts, mostly on pitches out of the strike zone. The Phillies would like Duncan to play more second base, but he feels more comfortable at third. The Future: The Phillies have put considerable faith in Duncan to lead a resurgence in their Latin American program. He is a high-ceiling player who's looking to make the most of his natural hitting skills.

• December, 1998 Scouting Report
  Background: Duncan is the brother of former major league infielder Mariano Duncan. Carlos was named the top prospect in the short season New York-Penn League in 1998 in a survey of the league's managers. Strengths: Duncan is a pure athlete with above-average bat speed, running speed and power potential. He is significantly stronger than he was when he signed, and he could develop into a steady run producer. He has the hands, quickness and arm strength to become a solid third baseman. Weaknesses: Like his brother, Duncan is hyper-aggressive at the plate. He led the NY-P with 101 strikeouts, mostly on pitches out of the strike zone. The Phillies would like Duncan to play more second base, but he feels more comfortable at third. The Future: The Phillies have put considerable faith in Duncan to lead a resurgence in their Latin American program. He is a high-ceiling player who's looking to make the most of his natural hitting skills.