Otis Carter
Born: 9/30/1902 in Langley, SC, USA
Died: 9/10/1976 in Greenville, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-10-03 | Final Game: 1926-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Otis Leonard Carter
Biography
Otis Carter, born in 1902, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the mid-1920s. His career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1925 to 1926, a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively dynamic phase. Although Carter's time in the big leagues was brief, appearing in only 6 games, he made a notable impact during his tenure.
Carter recorded 4 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 1 run, finishing his career with a batting average of .19. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his presence in the league during a pivotal time in baseball history reflects the challenges and competition faced by players in that era. His brief stint serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the game's rich tapestry, even if only for a short period.
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 | 0.190 | 0.227 | 0.381 | 0.608 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 5 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | OF | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |