Chuck Carr
Born: 8/10/1967 in San Bernardino, CA, USA
Died: 11/12/2022 in Mesa, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-04-28 | Final Game: 1997-09-27
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Charles Lee Glenn Carr
Biography
Chuck Carr was a professional baseball player born in 1967 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1997. Known primarily as a position player, Carr played a total of 507 games during his career, where he showcased his speed and agility on the field. He finished his time in the league with 435 hits, 13 home runs, and 123 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .254. His most notable asset was his base-running ability, as he recorded 144 stolen bases, making him a significant threat on the base paths.
Emerging during the early 1990s, Carr played in an era characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. However, he carved out his niche by being an effective lead-off hitter and base stealer, drawing comparisons to other speedsters of his time. Carr's contributions to his teams, including the Florida Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals, were invaluable, as he provided a dynamic presence that often set the tone for offensive plays. After retiring from baseball, Chuck Carr left behind a legacy as a player who exemplified the importance of speed and versatility in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | 1713 | 254 | 435 | 81 | 7 | 13 | 123 | 144 | 149 | 273 | 0.254 | 0.316 | 0.332 | 0.649 | -3759.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | 12 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 22 | 64 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 0.219 | -148.6 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 142 | 551 | 75 | 147 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 58 | 49 | 74 | 0.267 | -1102.8 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 106 | 433 | 61 | 114 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 71 | 0.263 | -1431.4 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 105 | 308 | 54 | 70 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 25 | 46 | 49 | 0.227 | -819.9 |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 27 | 106 | 18 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 0.274 | -215.1 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 63 | 192 | 34 | 53 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 37 | 0.276 | -41.8 |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 26 | 46 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0.130 | -41.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NLDS2 | HOU | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 484 | 410 | 1167 | 28 | 19 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | NYN | OF | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SLN | OF | 19 | 15 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | FLO | OF | 139 | 133 | 393 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| 1994 | FLO | OF | 104 | 100 | 297 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | FLO | OF | 103 | 77 | 217 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | ML4 | OF | 27 | 25 | 76 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | HOU | OF | 59 | 49 | 111 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 | ML4 | OF | 23 | 10 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 472 |
| Right Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | HOU | NL | $250,000 |
| 1997 | ML4 | AL | $325,000 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $325,000 |
| 1995 | FLO | NL | $255,000 |
| 1994 | FLO | NL | $230,000 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $123,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,508,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 18.0 | 140 | 0 |