Carter Capps
Born: 8/7/1990 in Kinston, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-08-03 | Final Game: 2017-09-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Carter Lewis Capps
Biography
Carter Capps was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2012 to 2017. Born in 1990, he made his Major League Baseball debut on August 3, 2012, and was known for his unique delivery and ability to generate strikeouts. Over the course of his career, Capps recorded a win-loss record of 4-3 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.21. He struck out a total of 184 batters, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound despite not recording any saves.
Capps played during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power pitching and strikeouts, aligning well with his pitching style. His unconventional mechanics, which included a distinctive sidearm delivery, made him a challenging matchup for hitters. Though his career was relatively brief, Capps left a mark on the game through his contributions to the clubs he played for, demonstrating the evolving nature of pitching in the modern era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147.7 | 147 | 69 | 17 | 48 | 184 | 4.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 25 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 3.96 | 1155.9 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 3 | 3 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 73 | 36 | 23 | 66 | 5.49 | -1284.4 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 25 | 3.98 | 712.2 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 58 | 1.16 | 2230.8 |
| 2017 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6.57 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 30 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SDP | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 129 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SEA | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | SEA | P | 53 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIA | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIA | P | 30 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | SDN | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 129 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIA | NL | $987,500 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | $491,700 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,479,200 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Olive College | Mount Olive | NC | 2010, 2011 |