Carson Blair | SoxProspects.com

#35 Carson Blair

Lowell Spinners | Catcher-Third Base

Age: 20
Born: October 18, 1989
Argyle, TX
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 35th round, 2008
How Acquired: Draft
High School: Liberty Christian HS (TX)

Photo © Dave Letizi

Scouting Report: Coming out of high school, Blair was a versatile infielder with sound defensive fundamentals. The Boston brass apparently saw something special in Blair's skill set and decided to convert him to a catcher during the 2008-09 off-season. Presently, Blair is fairly thin for a catcher, but he has a solid lower body, and he should grow into a catcher's frame. Very quick release. He still spends some time at third base, where he could be an adequate fielder. Offensively, he gets the bat on the ball and has decent present pop. Drops his back shoulder a bit when he goes into his swing. Uncoils on the ball pretty well, but there is some head movement and early opening of the hips. Also can improve maintaining balanced mechanics throughout his swing. Average to above average speed. Good power potential. Hard worker with an excellent attitude. Originally committed to Tulane, Blair signed with Boston at the 2008 deadline.

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Hitting Stats
year	team	lg	level	org	age	g	ab	r	h	2b	3b	hr	rbi	tb	bb	so	sb	cs	avg	obp	slg	ops
2008	Liberty Christian	---	HS	---	18	---	---	---	---	---	---	9	34	---	---	---	13	---	0.384	---	---	---
2008	GCL Red Sox	GCL	Rk	Bos	18	6	22	2	9	1	0	1	9	13	0	5	0	0	0.409	0.391	0.591	0.982
2009	GCL Red Sox	GCL	Rk	Bos	19	39	124	15	26	8	0	2	20	40	16	46	0	1	0.210	0.286	0.323	0.608
2009	Lowell	NYPL	A	Bos	19	1	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0.500	0.667	1.000	1.667

	Additional Player Info
	Pronunciation: --- First Pro Contract: August 15, 2008 by Jim Robinson Signing Bonus: $200,000 MiLB Debut: August 24, 2008 (GCL) MLFA Eligible: 2014-15 Rule 5 Draft Eligible: 2012-13	Added to 40-man: - MLB Debut: - MLB Service Time (through 2009): - Options Remaining: 3 (0 used) Contract (2010): MiLB Contract Trade Restrictions: -

	Awards 2008 Texas APPS District MVP	SoxProspects.com Awards -

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