Jeff Carter
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991)
Jeff Carter was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1991 for the Chicago White Sox. Across 5 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 5.25 ERA and 2 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-07-31
- Last Game
- 1991-10-03
Full name: Jeffrey Allen Carter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5.25 | 3.91 (-34%) | -283.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5.25 | — | -283 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 6.2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2.70 |
| Away | 2 | 5.1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8.44 |
Last 5 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-03 | CHW | MIN | — | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-30 | CHW | MIN | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-24 | CHW | MIN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-08-15 | CHW | DET | L | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991-07-31 | CHW | TEX | — | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tampa | Tampa | FL | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Jeff Carter: the record in brief
Jeff Carter played a first major league game on July 31, 1991 and a last one on October 3, 1991. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago White Sox in 1991. Carter played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 3, 1964, in Tampa, FL, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds. The given name on file is Jeffrey Allen Carter.
Carter's career pitching line is 0 wins, 1 loss and a 5.25 ERA over 5 appearances. The totals include 2 strikeouts. The league ERA over Carter's seasons was 3.91, so the 5.25 figure ran 34.2% worse than average. Carter's only pitching season is 1991: 5 games, 2 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Carter, 5 games, came at pitcher.
The college table lists University of Tampa in 1985, 1986, and 1987. Carter's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 10 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Carter
- Was Jeff Carter a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Carter pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jeff Carter play for?
- Jeff Carter played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1991).
- What were Jeff Carter's career stats?
- In 5 games, Jeff Carter went 0-1 with a 5.25 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 12.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Jeff Carter play?
- Jeff Carter played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Carter and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Carter was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Jeff Carter's career ERA?
- Jeff Carter finished with a 5.25 career ERA, going 0-1 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jeff Carter have?
- Jeff Carter recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Jeff Carter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Carter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.