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 on June 3, 1971, is a former American Major League Baseball player. He was an outfielder who could hit from both sides of the plate (a switch hitter). During his 14-year career, he played for eight different teams.
Everett was part of the Chicago White Sox team that won the 2005 World Series. He threw right-handed and played in all outfield positions. Sometimes, he also played as a designated hitter, a player who bats but does not play a defensive position.
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Early Life and Sports
Carl Everett went to Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Florida. He was a talented athlete, playing football, baseball, and track. In his senior year of football, he ran for 948 yards. He graduated from high school in 1990.
Carl Everett's Baseball Career
Carl Everett was a top pick in the 1990 Major League Baseball Draft, chosen 10th overall by the New York Yankees. He later joined the Florida Marlins through the 1992 MLB expansion draft. Everett made his first appearance in a major league game with the Marlins on July 1, 1993.
Playing for Different Teams
After the 1994 season, Everett was traded to the New York Mets. In 1997, he played his first full season, getting 443 at-bats. He had a batting average of .248 that year.
In 1997, Everett 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 that season.
On December 14, 1999, Everett moved to the Boston Red Sox. In 2000, he hit a career-high 34 home runs. He faced some challenges in 2001, including a shoulder injury and difficulties with the media. A memorable moment in 2001 was on September 2. Everett came in as a pinch hitter and broke up a potential perfect game by Mike Mussina of the New York Yankees. Mussina had retired the first 26 Red Sox batters before Everett hit a soft single.
Later Career and World Series Win
On December 12, 2001, Everett was traded to the Texas Rangers. In April 2003, he hit nine home runs, which tied a team record.
During the 2003 season, Everett was traded to the Chicago White Sox. He then signed with the Montreal Expos for the 2004 season. However, he was traded back to the White Sox on July 18, 2004.
In October 2005, Carl Everett achieved a major goal: he won his first and only World Series championship with the White Sox. He played a key role as the starting designated hitter for most of that season.
On December 14, 2005, Everett signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners. On Mother's Day, May 14, 2006, he was one of many players who used a pink bat to support the Breast Cancer Foundation. He mostly played as a designated hitter for the Mariners. He played in 92 games before his time with the team ended on July 26, 2006.
After his Major League Baseball career, Everett played for the Long Island Ducks in 2007 and 2008. In 2007, he hit .312 with 25 home runs. In 2008, he hit .327 with 29 home runs. In 2009, he joined the Newark Bears.
Carl Everett's Views
Carl Everett is known for sharing his strong beliefs, which have sometimes caused discussion. He once stated his belief that dinosaurs did not exist. He said that the Bible does not mention dinosaurs and that no one ever saw a Tyrannosaurus rex. He also suggested that dinosaur fossils were not real. Because of these comments, a newspaper columnist nicknamed him "Jurassic Carl."
Everett also questioned the validity of the Apollo Moon Landing.
Throughout his career, Everett sometimes had disagreements with umpires. These disagreements occasionally led to suspensions and fines. He once said that being disliked helped him play better. He even had a shouting match with his own manager, Mike Hargrove, after a game in 2006.
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Carl Everett playing baseball.
