10 Things to Know About Chris Carter

Chris Carter went deep today...he went deep twice...he went deep twice in the 9th inning!

So what do we know about Carter?

• Went to Stanford
• He is extremely intense, quirky, and he plays very, very hard
• .306 lifetime BA in 6 minor league seasons with 126 homeruns in 726 games
  
• Seen as a "major league hitter that plays weak defense"
• 2008 International League All-Star
  
• Can play 1B and corner OF
  
• In 2009 he made the Red Sox out of spring training as the 5th outfielder
• Listed as 6 feet tall and 230 Lbs and doesn't allow anyone to touch his bats
  
• Red Sox acquired him as a PTBNL in the Willy Mo Pena deal
• Uses Hulk Hogan music as his theme song before each at-bat

UPDATE: Carter went deep again--3 HRs in his last 3 ABs.!

Speculation Still Looming: Chris Carter's Name Dropped

One of the players the Boston fanbase and some media are saying is part of the Billy Wagner deal is minor leaguer Chris Carter.

They are citing the dubious, "someone with inside knowledge", but he does seem a likely player "to be named", especially given the Mets first base prospects for 2010, his age (27 in September), and the Red Sox depth at first base throughout their system.

Carter has hit well at every level and made the Red Sox out of Spring Training.

Scouting Report

Assets	Has very good power potential and a keen eye for bases on balls. Is also adept at hitting the gaps for doubles.
Flaws	Needs to improve his footwork and hands at first base in order to become a regular at the major-league level.
Career Potential	A backup first baseman or corner outfielder.