Mike Carp
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Christopher Michael Carp
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 215 lb.
- High School Lakewood (CA) High School
- Debut June 17, 2009
- Born June 30, 1986 in Long Beach, CA USA
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Mike Carp was drafted by the New York Mets in the 9th round of the 2004 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Steve Leavitt and began his pro career that summer.
Carp was named the American League's Rookie of the Month for August, 2011. Playing for the Seattle Mariners, he hit .313 with 8 doubles and 6 home runs, scored 15 runs and drive in 15 as he played first base regularly in the absence of the injured Justin Smoak. He had a 20-game hitting streak in late July and early August.
