Chris Carpenter
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2012)
Chris Carpenter was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012 for the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. Across 18 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 5.17 ERA and 10 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-06-14
- Last Game
- 2012-10-03
Full name: Christopher John Carpenter
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2.79 | 3.94 (+29%) | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 5.17 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CHN | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 7.0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3.86 |
| Away | 10 | 8.2 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 6.23 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-03 | BOS | NYY | — | 0.1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-30 | BOS | BAL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-22 | BOS | BAL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-19 | BOS | TBR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-09-14 | BOS | TOR | W | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-12 | BOS | NYY | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-07 | BOS | TOR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-09-03 | BOS | SEA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-07-10 | CHC | PIT | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-07-06 | CHC | WAS | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BOS | AL | $482,000 |
| 2011 | SLN | NL | $14,259,403 |
| Total Career Earnings | $14,741,403 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent | OH | 2005, 2007, 2008 |
Chris Carpenter: the record in brief
Chris Carpenter played a first major league game on June 14, 2011 and a last one on October 3, 2012. By club, Carpenter's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (2011) and the Boston Red Sox (2012). Carpenter played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on December 26, 1985, in Bryan, OH, USA, Carpenter was listed at 220 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. On the record, Chris Carpenter was born Christopher John Carpenter.
Across 18 games (0 starts), Carpenter recorded 1 win against 0 losses with a 5.17 ERA. Carpenter had 10 strikeouts. The league ERA over Carpenter's seasons was 3.98, so the 5.17 figure ran 30.0% worse than average. In 2011, one of the busiest seasons, Carpenter posted a 2.79 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.94.
The position breakdown shows 18 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 1 putouts and 2 assists.
Carpenter's listed earnings total $14,741,403; the highest single salary was $14,259,403, in 2011. Before the majors, Carpenter played college baseball at Kent State University (2005, 2007, and 2008). Retrosheet box scores cover 36 of Carpenter's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Carpenter
- What years did Chris Carpenter play?
- Chris Carpenter played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012.
- Was Chris Carpenter a pitcher?
- Yes. Chris Carpenter pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 10 strikeouts.
- What was Chris Carpenter's career ERA?
- Chris Carpenter finished with a 5.17 career ERA, going 1-0 with 10 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chris Carpenter have?
- Chris Carpenter recorded 10 career strikeouts.
- Is Chris Carpenter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Carpenter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Chris Carpenter play for?
- Chris Carpenter played for the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox.