• Full name Carson Franklin Kelly
  • Born 07/14/1994 in Chicago, IL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 212 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Westview
  • Debut 09/05/2016
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (86th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012 (signed for $1,600,000).
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    Oregon hasn't produced a high school player in the first three rounds since 1998 when righthander Steve Bechler went to the Orioles, but Kelly has the talent to end that streak. He is a two-way player, but more scouts prefer him as a position player. He's a below-average runner, but his other tools are solid. Kelly has a strong build and is already pretty well filled out. He has a nice line-drive stroke with good loft and power potential. He's not flashy, but he's a steady defender at third base and has a strong arm. Some teams would like to try Kelly behind the plate. On the mound, he sits in the 90-92 mph range and throws a curveball and changeup. The Oregon recruit is young for the class and won't turn 18 until mid-July but shows excellent maturity and leadership.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2019
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018

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Career Transactions

  • Texas Rangers activated C Carson Kelly.
  • Detroit Tigers traded C Carson Kelly to Texas Rangers for C Liam Hicks and RHP Tyler Owens.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks activated C Carson Kelly from the 60-day injured list.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks sent C Carson Kelly on a rehab assignment to Reno Aces.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks sent C Carson Kelly on a rehab assignment to Reno Aces.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks transferred C Carson Kelly from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right forearm fracture.

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