Arnold Carter
Born: 3/14/1918 in Rainelle, WV, USA
Died: 4/12/1989 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-04-29 | Final Game: 1945-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Arnold Lee Carter
Biography
Arnold Carter was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during a brief but impactful career from 1944 to 1945. Born in 1918, Carter emerged onto the baseball scene during World War II, a time when many regular players were serving in the armed forces. Despite the challenges of the era, he carved out a notable place in the game with his impressive skills on the mound.
Carter finished his career with a record of 13-11 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.72, reflecting his ability to limit opposing hitters. Over the course of his career, he recorded 37 strikeouts and registered 3 saves, showcasing both his reliability as a starting pitcher and his capability in high-pressure situations. His contributions to his teams during this transitional period in baseball history remain a testament to his talent and resilience as a player in an era defined by uncertainty and change.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 11 | 46 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 195.3 | 197 | 59 | 3 | 53 | 37 | 2.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CIN | NL | 11 | 7 | 33 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 148.7 | 143 | 43 | 40 | 33 | 2.60 | 1802.8 |
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 2 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 46.7 | 54 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 3.09 | -361.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 65 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0.231 | 0.296 | 0.369 | 0.665 | 56.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CIN | NL | 37 | 48 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.250 | 56.2 |
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 19 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 46 | 0 | 11 | 46 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CIN | P | 33 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| 1945 | CIN | P | 13 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 46 |