Chris Carpenter
Born: 12/26/1985 in Bryan, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-06-14 | Final Game: 2012-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Christopher John Carpenter
Biography
Chris Carpenter was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2011 to 2012. Born in 1985, Carpenter made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was witnessing a transition towards more specialized pitching roles. He played a pivotal role in the evolving strategies of pitching, emphasizing a blend of velocity and control that became increasingly valuable in the modern game.
During his brief career, Carpenter recorded a win-loss record of 1-0, showcasing his ability to contribute positively to his team's efforts. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.17 and struck out 10 batters over the course of his time on the mound. While he did not amass saves, his contributions as a pitcher provided teams with essential depth during the seasons he played. Carpenter's time in the league, though short, reflected the competitive nature of baseball in the early 2010s, a period characterized by heightened focus on analytics and performance metrics.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 5.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2.79 | - |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CHC | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CHN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | BOS | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Comeback Player of the Year |
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 |