Chris Carter, baseball player, 158 home runs, 2010-2017

Chris Carter

Born: 12/18/1986 in Redwood City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-08-09 | Final Game: 2017-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Vernon Christopher Carter

Biography

Chris Carter, born in 1986, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, known for his power-hitting ability during his career from 2010 to 2017. He played a total of 750 games, amassing 536 hits and a notable 158 home runs, showcasing his capacity to drive in runs with 400 RBIs throughout his time in the league. Although his career batting average settled at .217, Carter's ability to change the game with his power made him a key contributor to the teams he played for, including the Oakland Athletics, Houston Astros, and New York Yankees. Carter's playing style was characterized by his strong offensive presence, which came during a period when home runs were increasingly valued in the game. His 12 stolen bases also indicated a degree of speed and athleticism, providing teams with additional offensive flexibility. Despite the ups and downs of his batting average, Carter remained a significant figure in the sport, embodying the era's shift toward power hitters and the emphasis on home runs as a central component of offensive strategy in baseball. After retiring on July 4, 2017, his legacy as a home run hitter continued to resonate within the baseball community.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
750 2469 334 536 107 5 158 400 12 327 951 0.217 0.312 0.456 0.768 3573.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 17 3 5 1 0 1 1 3 7 0.294

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 ALWC HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 .000
2015 ALDS1 HOU 5 17 3 5 1 0 1 1 0 7 0.294

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 467 432 3710 209 35 330
OF 81 71 98 0 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 467
Left Field 77
Right Field 4
Designated Hitter 193

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-08-17

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIL NL $2,500,000
2015 HOU AL $4,175,000
2014 HOU AL $510,000
2013 HOU AL $494,000
Total Career Earnings $7,679,000