David Carpenter
Born: 7/15/1985 in Morgantown, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-06-30 | Final Game: 2019-08-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Darrell David Carpenter
Biography
David Carpenter was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2011 to 2019. Born in 1985, Carpenter made a name for himself in Major League Baseball with his solid performances on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled an 11-11 win-loss record and recorded a 3.69 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing offenses. He struck out 218 batters, demonstrating his strikeout capability and his role as a reliable option in the bullpen and rotation.
Carpenter's career unfolded during a time marked by the evolution of pitching styles and strategies, with an increasing emphasis on strikeouts and specialized relief appearances. He concluded his playing days with 4 saves, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing games when called upon. Although he may not have garnered the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Carpenter's contributions to his teams reflected the important role of dependable pitchers in the dynamics of modern baseball. He retired on August 18, 2019, leaving behind a legacy as a competent and tenacious competitor in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | 222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 214.7 | 214 | 88 | 22 | 78 | 218 | 3.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 1 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27.7 | 28 | 9 | 13 | 29 | 2.93 | -166.7 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 0 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 43 | 20 | 14 | 27 | 6.07 | -395.1 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 30.38 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 4 | 1 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.7 | 45 | 13 | 20 | 74 | 1.78 | 1715.1 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 6 | 4 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 61.0 | 61 | 24 | 16 | 67 | 3.54 | 1243.2 |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 4.82 | - |
| 2015 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1.50 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | WAS | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLDS2 | ATL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLDS2 | ATL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 222 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HOU | P | 34 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | HOU | P | 30 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | TOR | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | ATL | P | 56 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | ATL | P | 65 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | NYA | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | WAS | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TEX | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 222 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ATL | NL | $1,300,000 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | $532,500 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | $485,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,317,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | WV | 2004, 2005, 2006 |