Chris Carter
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2010)
Chris Carter was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010 for the Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets, a span of 3 seasons. In 113 career games, he hit .263 with 50 hits, 4 home runs, and 28 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-06-05
- Last Game
- 2010-10-03
Full name: William Christopher Carter
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 | .263 | .316 | .374 | .689 | -80 |
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 .689 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BOS | AL | 9 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | NYN | NL | 100 | 167 | 15 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 12 | 17 | .263 | .257 (+2%) | .325 (-3%) | .402 (-3%) | .728 (-3%) | -80.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 113 | 190 | 20 | 50 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 14 | 26 | .263 | — | — | — | — | -80 | ||
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 (113 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 80 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 12 | .287 |
| Away | 63 | 110 | 14 | 27 | 3 | 16 | .245 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-03 | NYN | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-10-02 | NYN | WAS | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-30 | NYN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-29 | NYN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-29 | NYN | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-28 | NYN | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-26 | NYN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-25 | NYN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-24 | NYN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-22 | NYN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Carter
- What years did Chris Carter play?
- Chris Carter played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010.
- Was Chris Carter a pitcher?
- No. Chris Carter was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Chris Carter hit?
- Chris Carter hit 4 career home runs with 50 hits.
- What was Chris Carter's career batting average?
- Chris Carter batted .263 over his career, with 50 hits in 190 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Carter have?
- Chris Carter drove in 28 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Carter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Carter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.