Matt Carpenter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Matt Carpenter |
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Carpenter with the St. Louis Cardinals
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| St. Louis Cardinals – No. 13 | |||
| Third baseman / Second baseman | |||
| Born: November 26, 1985 Galveston, Texas |
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| June 4, 2011, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
| Career statistics (through 2014 season) |
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| Batting average | .293 | ||
| Home runs | 25 | ||
| Runs batted in | 164 | ||
| Doubles | 97 | ||
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Matthew Martin Carpenter (born November 26, 1985) is a talented professional baseball player. He is known for playing for the St. Louis Cardinals. He plays both second base and third base on the field.
Matt Carpenter's Baseball Journey
Matt Carpenter started his journey in Major League Baseball on June 4, 2011. His first game was at Busch Stadium, which is the home field for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Becoming a Key Player
In the 2013 season, Matt Carpenter became a very important player for the Cardinals. He started playing as their regular leadoff hitter. A leadoff hitter is the first batter in the lineup, and their job is to get on base.
Awards and Achievements
Matt Carpenter has earned some cool awards during his career. He was chosen to be an All-Star two times, in 2013 and 2014. This means he was one of the best players in the league!
He also won the NL Silver Slugger Award in 2013. This award goes to the best offensive player at each position. In 2013, he led the National League in several important stats. He was the leader in doubles, which are hits where a player reaches second base. He also led the league in total hits and in runs scored.
