Chris Carter, baseball player, 2008-2010

Chris Carter

Born: 9/16/1982 in Fremont, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-06-05 | Final Game: 2010-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: William Christopher Carter

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Biography

Chris Carter was a professional baseball player born in 1982, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during his career from 2008 to 2010. Primarily a position player, Carter played a total of 113 games, showcasing his abilities as a versatile contributor on the field. He finished his career with 50 hits, 4 home runs, and 28 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .263. Known for his power potential, Carter's home run output, while modest, indicated his ability to change the game with a single swing, reflecting the evolving emphasis on power hitting during the late 2000s. Carter's career unfolded during a period marked by the tightening of offensive statistics in baseball, as the sport began to adjust from the home run-laden years of the late 1990s and early 2000s. While he did not achieve the prolific numbers that some of his contemporaries did, he played an essential role as a depth player on his teams. His one stolen base demonstrated a willingness to contribute in various facets of the game, although he was primarily known for his bat. After retiring from the game, Chris Carter's journey through the majors highlighted the competitive nature of professional baseball and the challenges faced by players striving to make their mark.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
113 190 20 50 9 0 4 28 1 14 26 0.263 0.316 0.374 0.689 -94.8

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2008 BOS AL 9 18 5 6 0 0 0 3 0 2 5 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2009 BOS AL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 NYN NL 100 167 15 44 9 0 4 24 1 12 17 0.263 .257 (+2%) .325 (-3%) .402 (-3%) .728 (-3%) -94.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 34 27 35 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 BOS OF 3 1 3 0 0 0
2009 BOS OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
2010 NYN OF 30 26 30 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 20
Right Field 14
Designated Hitter 11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 BOS AL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $400,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 2002, 2003, 2004