Otis Carter
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1925-1926)
Otis Carter was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1926 for the New York Giants, a span of 2 seasons. In 6 career games, he hit .190 with 4 hits, 1 home runs, and 1 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 9/10/1976 in Greenville, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1925-10-03
- Last Game
- 1926-09-26
Full name: Otis Leonard Carter
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .190 | .227 | .381 | .608 | 0 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.
Career OBP .227 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.
Career SLG .381 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .608 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .235 |
| Away | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-09-26 | NY1 | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-26 | NY1 | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-25 | NY1 | STL | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-24 | NY1 | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-22 | NY1 | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-10-03 | NY1 | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman University | Greenville | SC | 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Otis Carter
- What years did Otis Carter play?
- Otis Carter played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1926.
- Was Otis Carter a pitcher?
- No. Otis Carter was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Otis Carter hit?
- Otis Carter hit 1 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Otis Carter's career batting average?
- Otis Carter batted .190 over his career, with 4 hits in 21 at bats.
- How many RBI did Otis Carter have?
- Otis Carter drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Otis Carter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Otis Carter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.