Carlos Carrasco
Born: 3/21/1987 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2009-09-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 219 lbs
Full name: Carlos Luis Carrasco
Biography
Carlos Carrasco, born in 1987, is a prominent pitcher currently active in Major League Baseball. Since making his debut on September 1, 2009, Carrasco has established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, showcasing a career record of 110-103 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he has recorded a total of 1,662 strikeouts throughout his career, demonstrating his effectiveness and skill as a starting pitcher. Additionally, Carrasco has contributed to his teams with 2 saves, adding depth to his capabilities.
Throughout his career, Carrasco has played in an era characterized by a blend of power hitting and advanced analytics, which has influenced pitching strategies and player development. His journey in the league reflects resilience and determination, especially after overcoming significant health challenges that have tested his resolve. As he continues to take the mound, Carrasco remains a key figure in the game, inspiring younger players with his competitive spirit and dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 103 | 324 | 277 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1641.7 | 1612 | 756 | 211 | 451 | 1662 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 8.87 | -1548.3 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44.7 | 47 | 19 | 14 | 38 | 3.83 | -58.0 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 8 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 124.7 | 130 | 64 | 40 | 85 | 4.62 | -1094.3 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 1 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.7 | 64 | 35 | 18 | 30 | 6.75 | -273.7 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 8 | 7 | 40 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 134.0 | 103 | 38 | 29 | 140 | 2.55 | 4483.4 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 14 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 183.7 | 154 | 74 | 43 | 216 | 3.63 | 5346.1 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 11 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 146.3 | 134 | 54 | 34 | 150 | 3.32 | 1768.6 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 18 | 6 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200.0 | 173 | 73 | 46 | 226 | 3.29 | 6535.1 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 17 | 10 | 32 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 192.0 | 173 | 72 | 43 | 231 | 3.38 | 6022.4 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 6 | 7 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 80.0 | 92 | 47 | 16 | 96 | 5.29 | 184.9 |
| 2020 | CLE | AL | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.0 | 55 | 22 | 27 | 82 | 2.91 | 1490.7 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 1 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.7 | 59 | 36 | 18 | 50 | 6.04 | -1294.3 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 15 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 152.0 | 161 | 67 | 41 | 152 | 3.97 | 1704.1 |
| 2023 | NYN | NL | 3 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90.0 | 115 | 68 | 38 | 66 | 6.80 | -3491.0 |
| 2024 | CLE | AL | 3 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103.7 | 112 | 65 | 33 | 89 | 5.64 | -2259.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.065 | 0.094 | 0.065 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 30 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 32 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | CLE | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 12 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | NYN | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | CLE | AL | 21 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALWC2 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2018 | ALDS2 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | ALDS1 | CLE | 1 | 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 | 3 | 0 | 14.0 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 3.86 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALWC2 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12.00 |
| 2018 | ALDS2 | CLE | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.38 |
| 2017 | ALDS1 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 324 | 277 | 94 | 174 | 10 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLE | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | CLE | P | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CLE | P | 21 | 21 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CLE | P | 15 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | CLE | P | 40 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | CLE | P | 30 | 30 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | CLE | P | 25 | 25 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CLE | P | 32 | 32 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | CLE | P | 32 | 30 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | CLE | P | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CLE | P | 12 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | NYN | P | 12 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | NYN | P | 29 | 29 | 15 | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | NYN | P | 20 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | CLE | P | 21 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 324 |
Awards & Honors
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CLE | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | $2,337,500 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | $504,700 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | $490,000 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | $488,500 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | $415,800 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,736,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Cy Young Award | AL | 4th | 43.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2015 | Cy Young Award | AL | 13th | 2.0 | 210 | 0 |