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St. Louis Cardinals Top 10 Prospects For 2017

By Benjamin Chase

Oct 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Turner Field. The Braves defeated the Cardinals 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Turner Field. The Braves defeated the Cardinals 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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9. Dylan Carlson, OF

Birthdate: 10/23/98 (18 years old)
Level(s) Played in 2016: rookie
Stats in 2016: .251/.313/.404, 3 HR, 4 SB

When Carlson’s name was called with the 33rd overall selection, many thought the Cardinals were saving money for other picks rather than picking a guy they truly wanted that early.

Instead, Carlson came out and flashed tools that were certainly viable as a first round selection. He is a switch-hitter with the build to have solid power along with above average speed.

(Carlson) is a switch-hitter with the build to have solid power along with above average speed

Carlson could work well in an outfield corner, but he has the instincts and base athleticism that he’s currently playing center. His arm is above average and could handle right, but he’d probably be more well-suited in left.

Carlson is the son of a coach and has a very high baseball IQ and has the baseball rat mentality that really has allowed him to play up his raw tools thus far. As he keeps working hard, he will be able to play up and develop those tools to their maximum.

Carlson should see short-season ball to allow him to keep developing in 2017, very likely advanced rookie ball or short-season A ball.

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