Matt Carpenter's improbable path to becoming an All-Star talent

Author:: Tom Verducci
Publish date:: Jun 25, 2013

Matt Carpenter, once the 399th pick in the 2009 draft, is currently second in the NL in runs scored (56). — Matt Carpenter, once the 399th pick in the 2009 draft, is currently second in the NL in runs scored (56).
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