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The tall tale of Carlos De La Cruz: How the Phillies’ 6-9 slugger has become an unlikely top prospect

There may not be a more intriguing hitter in the Phillies' farm system, but because of his size, there are questions. Yet few believed he would even get this far.

Undrafted and signed for $50,000, the 23-year-old Carlos De La Cruz is in his fifth pro season.
Undrafted and signed for $50,000, the 23-year-old Carlos De La Cruz is in his fifth pro season.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer