Carl Everett facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carl Everett |
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| Outfielder / Designated hitter | |||
| Born: June 3, 1971 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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| July 1, 1993, for the Florida Marlins | |||
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| July 25, 2006, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
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| Batting average | .271 | ||
| Home runs | 202 | ||
| Runs batted in | 792 | ||
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Carl Edward Everett III (born June 3, 1971) is a former American Major League Baseball (MLB) player. He was an outfielder who could hit from both sides of the plate, known as a switch hitter. Carl played for eight different teams during his 14-year career. A big highlight was winning the World Series with the Chicago White Sox in 2005. He played in the outfield and sometimes as a designated hitter.
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Carl Everett's Early Life
Carl Everett grew up in Tampa, Florida. He went to Hillsborough High School. There, he was a talented athlete in three sports: football, baseball, and track. In his senior year of high school football, he ran for 948 yards. Carl finished high school in 1990.
Carl Everett's Baseball Career
Carl Everett was a top pick in the 1990 Major League Baseball Draft. The New York Yankees chose him as the 10th overall player. Later, the Florida Marlins picked him in the 1992 MLB expansion draft. He made his first MLB appearance with the Marlins on July 1, 1993.
Playing for the Mets and Astros
After the 1994 season, Carl was traded to the New York Mets. In 1997, he played his first full season with the Mets. He had 443 at-bats and hit for a .248 average. His slugging percentage was .420 that year.
In 1998, Carl was traded to the Houston Astros. He had a great year in 1999, hitting .325 and stealing 27 bases. His .571 slugging percentage was one of the best in the league.
Time with the Boston Red Sox
Carl was traded to the Boston Red Sox in December 1999. In 2000, he hit a career-high 34 home runs. Fans in Boston were excited about him at first. However, he faced a suspension for an incident with an umpire. In 2001, he had some challenges due to a shoulder injury. He also had some disagreements with the Boston media.
One special moment for Carl in 2001 happened on September 2. He came into a game as a pinch hitter against Mike Mussina of the New York Yankees. Mussina had retired the first 26 Red Sox batters. This meant he was close to a perfect game. Carl hit a soft single, breaking up the perfect game.
Moving to the Rangers and White Sox
In December 2001, Carl was traded to the Texas Rangers. In April 2003, he hit nine home runs. This tied a team record for home runs in a single month. Other players like Iván Rodríguez and Alex Rodriguez also held this record.
Carl was traded to the Chicago White Sox during the 2003 season. He then signed with the Montreal Expos for the 2004 season. But he was traded back to the White Sox in July 2004.
World Series Champion
In October 2005, Carl Everett achieved a major goal. He won his first and only World Series championship with the Chicago White Sox. He became the main designated hitter for the team that season. This happened after an injury to teammate Frank Thomas.
Final MLB Season
In December 2005, Carl signed with the Seattle Mariners. He played for them in the 2006 season. On Mother's Day, May 14, 2006, Carl joined over 50 other hitters. They used pink bats to support the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Carl mostly played as a designated hitter for the Mariners. He rarely played in the outfield. He played in 92 games before his time with the Mariners ended on July 26, 2006.
Independent League Baseball
After his MLB career, Carl played in independent baseball leagues. In 2007, he played for the Long Island Ducks. He hit .312 with 25 home runs and 97 runs batted in. In 2008, he continued to play well. He hit .327 with 29 home runs and 100 runs batted in. In 2009, he played for the Newark Bears.
Carl Everett's Beliefs
Carl Everett is known for sharing his strong beliefs. Sometimes, his comments have caused discussions. One time, he shared his views on dinosaurs. He said that the Bible does not mention dinosaurs. He believed that no one ever saw a Tyrannosaurus rex. He also suggested that dinosaur fossils might not be real. A newspaper columnist jokingly called him "Jurassic Carl."
Carl also questioned the validity of the Apollo Moon Landing.
Carl sometimes had disagreements with umpires during his career. These situations sometimes led to suspensions or fines. Carl once said that he liked being disliked. He felt it helped him play his best.
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Carl Everett playing baseball.
