10-15-2010, 09:10 AM
Keith Law highlighted some fall league players. Chris Carpenter was on of them.
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Cubs right-hander Chris Carpenter fell to the third round in the 2008 draft due to medical concerns, and he's been largely a five-inning starter during his two full years in pro ball, finishing seven full innings just twice in 2010. In a relief role on Wednesday, Carpenter threw 93-96 -- including one 96 to the backstop -- with a hard slurve at 84-85 with some depth, as well as a curveball with more vertical break and one changeup at 85. The fastball lacks movement and there's a little effort in the delivery, but at worst he is a power reliever who could work the eighth or ninth inning in the majors.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Cubs right-hander Chris Carpenter fell to the third round in the 2008 draft due to medical concerns, and he's been largely a five-inning starter during his two full years in pro ball, finishing seven full innings just twice in 2010. In a relief role on Wednesday, Carpenter threw 93-96 -- including one 96 to the backstop -- with a hard slurve at 84-85 with some depth, as well as a curveball with more vertical break and one changeup at 85. The fastball lacks movement and there's a little effort in the delivery, but at worst he is a power reliever who could work the eighth or ninth inning in the majors.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->