David Carpenter

David Carpenter, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015. Known for his right-handed pitching, Carpenter made his mark primarily with his time spent in the bullpen, where he showcased the ability to strike out batters with a total of 34 strikeouts over his career. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. Carpenter's career unfolded during a period marked by a shift in pitching strategies, with teams increasingly relying on specialized relief pitchers. While he did not achieve notable accolades or save opportunities, his role as a depth arm on various rosters reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the game. After retiring on July 12, 2015, Carpenter's contributions to his teams highlighted the importance of every player in the fabric of baseball, even those whose statistics may not dominate the record books.