Matt Carpenter officially ends his professional career.
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Matt Carpenter is callin' it quits in Major League Baseball after a 14-season-long career.
In a candid chat on Get In The Game, this veteran infielder, who's been mostly associated with the St. Louis Cardinals, confirmed his retirement on Wednesday.
At 39, this grizzled vet has slugged three All-Star appearances, with stints at second, third, and first base. Carpenter's stats over the years read: a .259 batting average, 179 home runs, and 659 RBIs in 1511 games, the majority of which were in the Cardinals' lineup. They picked him up in the 13th round of the 2009 draft, a smart move after his stellar college career at TCU.
Carpenter graced the MLB scene in 2011, and for the following decade, he was a formidable presence with the Cardinals. Swinging from the left side, he ruled the MLB with 199 hits, 126 runs, and 55 doubles in 2013. The impressive performance earned him his initial All-Star spot and helped the Cards snatch the World Series that year.
From 2021 onwards, Carpenter played for the New York Yankees and then the San Diego Padres. The Cardinals brought him back in 2024, but his stats with them that season were subpar, with a .234 average, 4 home runs, and 15 RBIs in just 59 games.
Carpenter's impact on the St. Louis Cardinals during his tenure was significant:
- Batting Average: .261
- Home Runs: 159
- Runs Batted In (RBIs): 591
- Runs: 767
- Hits: 1,185
- Games Played: 1,388[1][2]
But whether it's the statistics or his spirit, Carpenter's indelible mark on the Cardinals' history remains undeniable.
In his storied career spanning 14 seasons, Matt Carpenter, a former St. Louis Cardinals player, also had brief stints with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres, excelled not just in baseball but particularly in Major League Baseball. Known for his three All-Star appearances and versatile play at second, third, and first base, Carpenter took part in an impressive 1,511 games, contributing 179 home runs and 659 RBIs, solidifying his place in MLB's sports realm.
