Chuck Carr, baseball player, 1990-1997

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

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

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