CALL-UPS: August 30-September 5, 2016

Photo: Carson Kelly (C, STL)

Contributing writers: Jeremy Deloney (JD), Nick Richards (NR) and Matthew St-Germain (MSG).

September 5, 2016

Carson Kelly (C, STL)
After his best pro season to date, the Cardinals have promoted the 22-year-old backstop to the majors. Kelly was drafted as a 3B in 2012, but was moved behind the plate prior to 2014 due to his exceptional arm strength. He found the demands of the position much to his liking and has excelled with the glove ever since the move. The bat has been slow to develop until this year. Blessed with raw power to the pull side, the right-handed hitter has become a more polished producer due to his willingness to work counts and use the entire field. Kelly makes very good contact and he...

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