Marcos Carvajal
| IP | 57 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.211 |
| WHIP | 1.456 |
| BB/9 | 3.632 |
| SO/9 | 7.737 |
- Full name Marcos Jose Carvajal
- Born 08/19/1984 in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela
- Died 01/24/2018 in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Colegio Alianza Ciudad
- Debut 04/06/2005
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The Rockies wanted power bullpen arms in December's major league Rule 5 draft and came away with a pair from the Dodgers: Carvajal and Matt Merricks. The Brewers selected Carvajal from the Dodgers, then sold him to Colorado for $75,000. The Rockies believe Carvajal, who has a 2.10 ERA as a pro, can make the jump from low Class A to the majors. If he can't, he'll have to clear waivers and be offered back to Los Angeles for $25,000. Carvajal has the live, athletic pitcher's body that scouts like, with an explosive but easy arm action. He relies heavily on his fastball, which can reach the upper 90s with hard run and sink. Some scouts and player-development personnel have questioned Carvajal's intensity, because his velocity will dip along with his focus. He settles into the low 90s too often. He began to develop a slurve in 2004, and by season's end was able to put hitters away with it. Carvajal almost certainly will struggle in the majors this season, as his pitches and command still need a lot of refinement.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Carvajal is another pitcher being broken in as a reliever. He has a loose arm that produces consistent 94-98 mph fastballs. Though his secondary pitches and his command lag behind his heat, he still missed plenty of bats. "He has everything you look for in a major league closer, beginning with that arm," Carey said. "You don't see arms like his very often."
