The View from Behind the Backstop: Infielder Luis Carpio

The Venezuelan infielder was the #30 international prospect in 2013 and doesn't turn eighteen for another week. How is he handling an aggressive Appalachian League assignment so far?

Luis Carpio

IF, Kingsport Mets (R)

Height, weight: 6'0", 165

Age (2015 season age): 17

Acquired: IFA, 2013 ($300,000)

Date(s) seen: 6/27, 6/29 vs. Bluefield Blue Jays: 3-9, 3 R, 2 RBI, BB, K

2015 so far: 40 PA, .225/.311/.275, 5 K, 3 BB

At the plate

Carpio's approach and ability at the plate would be rare at this level from a just-drafted college junior; he is the same age as a high school junior. The swing is very sound mechanically. He employs an open stance with a simple toe tap to close. He almost squats a bit as he…