Carlos Felipe Peña (born May 17, 1978, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a left-handed first baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Peña is the eldest of four children born to Felipe and Juana Peña. The family moved to the United States from the Dominican Republic when Peña was 14, initially living with one of his uncles in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

He graduated from Haverhill High School in 1995. He initially went to Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, but returned home after a semester and instead went to Northeastern University where he studied electrical engineering. As a collegiate player, he competed in the Cape Cod League, which showcases top amateur prospects every summer. He was a member of the Wareham Gatemen in 1997. During his time at Northeastern Pena lead the Huskies to one NCAA tournament. Pena's career batting average at Northeastern was .324 and finished with 24 home runs in two seasons.