Matthew Martin Lee Carpenter is an American professional baseball infielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB).
He made his MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011. A left-handed batter and right-handed thrower, Carpenter stands 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and weighs 205 pounds (93 kg).
Since becoming a regular player in 2013, Carpenter has spent considerable time at first base, second base, and third base. The Cardinals selected him in the 13th round of the 2009 MLB draft from Texas Christian University (TCU).
A three-time second-team All-Mountain West Conference selectee, he broke TCU’s school record for games played and at-bats and is second in hits, doubles, and walks. He was the Cardinals’ organization Player of the Year in 2010.
A three-time MLB All-Star Game selection, he became the first Silver Slugger Award winner at second base in Cardinals franchise history after leading the major leagues in hits, runs scored, and doubles in 2013.
The St. Louis Cardinals selected Carpenter in the 13th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. Due to advanced age stemming from his redshirt senior season at TCU, he had little leverage in negotiations and was forced to settle for a $1,000 bonus.
On May 26, 2022, the New York Yankees signed Carpenter to a major-league contract. On June 12, Carpenter became the first Yankee to hit six or more home runs in his first 10 games with the team.
That day, he tied his career high with seven RBI, while hitting two home runs with a double and a walk to lead a defeat of the Chicago Cubs, 18–4.
Does Matt Carpenter Have Any Kids?
Matt has 2 children, his first child, a daughter, was born on May 25, 2016, and his second child, a boy, on November 20, 2017.