Mike Carp
Born: 6/30/1986 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-06-17 | Final Game: 2014-08-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Christopher Michael Carp
Biography
Mike Carp was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who played primarily as a position player from 2009 until his retirement in 2014. Carp's career spanned parts of five seasons in Major League Baseball, during which he appeared in 318 games. He recorded 225 hits and demonstrated power at the plate with 27 home runs, contributing 127 RBIs with a batting average of .254. Known for his left-handed batting style, Carp made a name for himself as a reliable hitter during his time in the league.
Carp's most notable accomplishment came when he was recognized as a Rookie of the Month, highlighting his potential early in his career. Although he faced challenges typical of a player trying to establish himself in the competitive environment of Major League Baseball, Carp's contributions were significant during his tenure. With two stolen bases to his credit, he showcased versatility on the field. After his playing days, Carp's journey through baseball serves as a reminder of the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 887 | 97 | 225 | 51 | 5 | 27 | 127 | 2 | 90 | 243 | 0.254 | 0.330 | 0.414 | 0.744 | 1181.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 21 | 54 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0.315 | 186.1 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 14 | 37 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 79 | 290 | 27 | 80 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 46 | 0 | 19 | 81 | 0.276 | 478.7 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 59 | 164 | 17 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 46 | 0.213 | -230.4 |
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 86 | 216 | 34 | 64 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 43 | 1 | 22 | 67 | 0.296 | 907.1 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 42 | 86 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 0.198 | -159.7 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 17 | 40 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.125 | -159.7 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALCS | BOS | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2013 | ALDS1 | BOS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2013 | WS | BOS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 143 | 122 | 991 | 73 | 6 | 94 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 110 | 90 | 142 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SEA | 1B | 16 | 15 | 115 | 15 | 0 | 13 |
| 2010 | SEA | 1B | 9 | 9 | 65 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | SEA | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SEA | 1B | 34 | 30 | 253 | 14 | 2 | 27 |
| 2011 | SEA | OF | 28 | 26 | 49 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | SEA | 1B | 23 | 23 | 188 | 13 | 0 | 15 |
| 2012 | SEA | OF | 24 | 21 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | BOS | 1B | 29 | 23 | 188 | 12 | 2 | 19 |
| 2013 | BOS | OF | 43 | 33 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BOS | 1B | 20 | 13 | 115 | 11 | 0 | 10 |
| 2014 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BOS | OF | 12 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TEX | 1B | 12 | 9 | 67 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 2014 | TEX | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 143 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 106 |
| Right Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 30 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rookie of the Month | August |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BOS | AL | $1,400,000 |
| 2013 | BOS | AL | $508,500 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | $488,800 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,397,300 | ||