Cris Carpenter
Born: 4/5/1965 in St. Augustine, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-05-14 | Final Game: 1996-04-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Cris Howell Carpenter
Biography
Cris Carpenter, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 until his retirement in 1996. Over the course of his tenure, Carpenter showcased his talent on the mound, finishing with a record of 27-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 252 strikeouts throughout his career, complementing his contributions with 7 saves.
Carpenter played during a dynamic era in Major League Baseball characterized by offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters. Despite the challenges posed by the evolving game, he established himself as a reliable pitcher, adept at navigating the complexities of the sport during the late 1980s and early 1990s. His contributions on the field left a lasting impression, and he is remembered for his competitive spirit and dedication to the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 22 | 291 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 414.3 | 398 | 180 | 38 | 131 | 252 | 3.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | STL | NL | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 56 | 25 | 9 | 24 | 4.72 | - |
| 1989 | STL | NL | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.0 | 70 | 24 | 26 | 35 | 3.18 | - |
| 1990 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4.50 | - |
| 1991 | STL | NL | 10 | 4 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 53 | 31 | 20 | 47 | 4.23 | - |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 5 | 4 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 88.0 | 69 | 29 | 27 | 46 | 2.97 | - |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 29 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 2.89 | - |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32.0 | 35 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 4.22 | -38.4 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 2 | 5 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 59.0 | 69 | 33 | 20 | 39 | 5.03 | 214.0 |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7.56 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | 30 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.267 | 0.267 | 0.267 | 0.533 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | STL | NL | 8 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | STL | NL | 36 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | STL | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | STL | NL | 59 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 73 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | ATL | 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 | 291 | 13 | 25 | 52 | 2 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SLN | P | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | SLN | P | 36 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | SLN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | SLN | P | 59 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SLN | P | 73 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | FLO | P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | TEX | P | 27 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | TEX | P | 47 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | ML4 | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 291 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $150,000 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $725,000 |
| 1992 | SLN | NL | $170,000 |
| 1991 | SLN | NL | $120,000 |
| 1990 | SLN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,265,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1985, 1986, 1987 |