- Full name Carlos Pena
- Born
- School Southwest HS, Miami
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Draft Prospects
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Peña hasn't played much this spring due to an ankle injury, making him a difficult evaluation for scouts, but he's scheduled to join the new MLB Draft League, which will offer a strong test for his offensive ability against older college pitchers. What Peña does in the batter's box will drive his value, and he looked encouraging at times last year on the showcase circuit. He has a fairly sound swing from the left side and his advanced strength helps him drive the ball for extra-base damage in games with the potential for plus raw power. He has hit well in games with a solid feel for the strike zone, though his swing can get long at times. Peña has a large, physically mature body at 6 feet, 220 pounds and he moves well for his size, but he's still a below-average runner who looks like he will slow down. He has an average arm that could fit in right field, but he has spent some time at first base and could end up there long term.