Robert Carson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2013)
Robert Carson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2013 for the New York Mets, a span of 2 seasons. Across 31 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 6.82 ERA and 13 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-05-18
- Last Game
- 2013-08-28
Full name: Robert N. Carson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4.72 | 4.01 (-18%) | -543.4 |
| 2013 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 21 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 8.24 | 3.87 (-113%) | -2723.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 34 | 25 | 11 | 13 | 6.82 | — | -3,266 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYN | NL | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (62 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 20.1 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 6.64 |
| Away | 13 | 12.2 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7.11 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-28 | NYN | PHI | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-06-09 | NYN | MIA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-06-05 | NYN | WAS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-01 | NYN | MIA | — | 2.1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-31 | NYN | MIA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-25 | NYN | ATL | — | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-18 | NYN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-05-14 | NYN | STL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013-05-11 | NYN | PIT | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013-05-10 | NYN | PIT | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYN | NL | $491,375 |
| Total Career Earnings | $491,375 | ||
Robert Carson: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 18, 2012 and the final game on August 28, 2013, Robert Carson built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Mets. Carson played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Born on January 23, 1989, in Hattiesburg, MS, USA, Carson was listed at 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds. Carson's full given name, per the bio, is Robert N. Carson.
The pitching table credits Carson with a 0-0 record and a 6.82 ERA in 31 games. Also on Carson's record: 13 strikeouts. Against a 3.94 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.82 mark was 73.1% worse. In 2012, one of the busiest seasons, Carson posted a 4.72 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.01.
The one salary on file is $491,375, for 2013. The game-log section draws on 62 games of Retrosheet box scores for Carson.
Every defensive appearance on record for Carson, 31 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Carson's fielding totals are 1 putouts, 4 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Carson
- What years did Robert Carson play?
- Robert Carson played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2013.
- Was Robert Carson a pitcher?
- Yes. Robert Carson pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 13 strikeouts.
- What was Robert Carson's career ERA?
- Robert Carson finished with a 6.82 career ERA, going 0-0 with 13 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Robert Carson have?
- Robert Carson recorded 13 career strikeouts.
- Is Robert Carson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Robert Carson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Robert Carson play for?
- Robert Carson played for the New York Mets.