Joe DeCarlo Stats & Scouting Report

AB	2940
AVG	.244
OBP	.355
SLG	.393
HR	80

Full name Joseph Thomas DeCarlo
Born 09/13/1993 in Newark, DE
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Garnet Valley
Drafted in the 2nd round (64th overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2012 (signed for $1,300,000).

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DeCarlo plays shortstop for his high school, but is a well-below-average runner and would need to move to third base at the next level to maximize his value. He would be a fine defender there as his hands work and he has a plus arm. A Top 200 candidate coming into the season, DeCarlo handles the bat well and has solid power, but he was a little inconsistent this spring and some scouts were left with more questions than answers. A Georgia signee, he is strong and put together at 6-feet, 205 pounds.

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A second-round pick in 2012, DeCarlo signed for $1.3 million to pass on a commitment to Georgia. He and low Class A Clinton teammates Austin Wilson and Tyler O'Neill spent too much time in Arizona rehabbing injuries in 2014 rather than anchoring the middle of the LumberKings lineup. In DeCarlo's case, he suffered a thumb injury when he was hit by a pitch on June 11. While the injury was a setback, it also served as a chance for the physical third baseman to hit the reset button after an awful start to the season. He hit .200/.311/.330 before the injury, then .349/.443/.494 after his return. DeCarlo's swing is short and direct, which should allow him to hit for at least average power with a solid-average hit tool. He's the best defensive third baseman the Mariners have in their system, with quick reactions, solid range and an above-average, accurate arm. He's a below-average runner. DeCarlo's defensive tools take some pressure off his bat, but he has modest potential at the plate as well. He'll begin 2015 at high Class A Bakersfield.
DeCarlo comes from an athletic family. His father played football at Delaware, his two older brothers played Division I baseball and his older sister played lacrosse at Virginia. A second-round pick in June, he received a $1.3 million bonus to pass on a commitment to Georgia. DeCarlo has a solid, muscular build and is already maxed out physically. His best asset is his bat. He has a short swing with above-average bat speed and a high finish, and he projects as an average hitter with the potential for plus power. He tracks pitches well, letting them get deep, and puts together professional at-bats. DeCarlo played shortstop in high school, but with his build and below-average speed, a move to third base was necessary as a pro. He shows good hands and above-average arm strength. Like many players from the Northeast, he plays with an edge. His hard-nosed mentality, physique and swing path remind some of Brett Lawrie, though he doesn't run as well or have Lawrie's bat speed. Coming from the Northeast also puts DeCarlo behind the developmental curve because he hasn't played as much as players from warmer climates. He'll likely begin 2013 in extended spring training before heading to Everett.

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DeCarlo plays shortstop for his high school, but is a well-below-average runner and would need to move to third base at the next level to maximize his value. He would be a fine defender there as his hands work and he has a plus arm. A Top 200 candidate coming into the season, DeCarlo handles the bat well and has solid power, but he was a little inconsistent this spring and some scouts were left with more questions than answers. A Georgia signee, he is strong and put together at 6-feet, 205 pounds.