2011-04-17

Interview with Carlos Perez



















Image courtesy of MiLB In Focus

Our boy Jesse caught up with the all world catching prospect Carlos Perez this weekend and was kind enough to let us drop it here first, for you all to enjoy.

But before you do, check out his stats courtesy of First Inning. Feel free to get excited. I did.

Basic Statistics
YearAge TeamPAABRH2B3BHRRBIHBPBBSOSBAVGOBPSLGOPS
2008 RookieDSL Blue Jays12391802556102029650275.311.469.389858
200918RookieGCL Blue Jays1611401740113120215242.286.354.429783
201019A-Auburn2782354470118241634417.298.396.438834
201120ALansing25224911040330.409.480.5451025
Extended Statistics
YearAge TeamPAABISOPBB%K%BABIPGB%LD%RCRC/27wOBAwOBA+OPS+
2008 RookieDSL Blue Jays1239180.07820.9%11.3%.36647%8%326.55.400132160
200918RookieGCL Blue Jays161140.1439.3%14.9%.33948%11%194.62.342117140
201019A-Auburn278235.14012.2%14.7%.35452%15%406.28.371121140
201120ALansing2522.13612.0%12.0%.47442%37%59.00.450

Here's what Jesse had to say about Carlos after watching him for just 25 at bats:

Excellent line drive stroke, solid plate discipline, and a quick release to second base.  Easily recognizable as a terrific prospect.

In the interview itself you will gain some valuable insight on how people born in the Caribbean deal with "spring" in the Northern USA. Also, the MVP for his team the last three years reveals he grew up playing as an outfielder. He talks a little bit about being signed by the Blue Jays and how no other team was in on him as an 18 year old.

  
Now my math skills are not what I would consider strong but if he was drafted as an 18 year old and has managed to play full seasons in 2008, 2009 and 2010 then he can not be 20 years old right now. It`s just not possible, is it? His age is conveniently left blank in the stat table above and the always trustworthy Baseball Reference has him playing 2008 as a 17 year old. Which makes sense to me. But I'll admit I`m probably looking way a little too much into it.

If you are not following Jesse on Twitter for whatever reason, well, you should be. And while you're at it give Paul a follow

Two rock solid guys traveling around with the Lugnuts all season.

1 comment:

  1. 1BJW always bringing that quality content. Way to go, Jesse and Dick.

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