Carlos Linarez #97

Was born in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, the same birthplace of former Cardinals infielders Cesar Izturis and Juniel Querecuto, as well as current Major League catchers Manny Pi?a and Gabriel Moreno...Resides in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.

2023

Began the season in Palm Beach (A), playing in 34 games before a promotion to Peoria (A) on July 14 for the remainder of the season...Was placed on the 7-day Injured List (8/24) with an appendectomy that sidelined him for the remainder of the season missing the final 16 games...Threw out 50% (26 CS/52 SB ATT) of attempted base stealers over 39 games at catcher, starting 37...Started his season hitting safely in his first four games at Palm Beach (5-for-15, .333) with two doubles, a triple and four RBI; compiling a .908 OPS...Was promoted on July 14 from Palm Beach to Peoria and started 0-for-7 before exploding on a five-game hitting streak (7/23-8/6), matching his season-high, and going 7-for-16 raising his batting average from .000 to .304...Tied his career-high with three RBI at Jupiter (6/8) posting a 1-for-3 game with two walks in the 10-inning affair.