Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Matthew Martin Lee Carpenter was born on November 26, 1985, in Galveston, Texas. He is an infielder in the MLB.

He made his MLB debut with the Cardinals on June 4, 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 for the Cardinals 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.

On December 20, 2022, Carpenter signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres that includes a player option for a second year. This contract consists of a $3,000,000 signing bonus and $3,500,000 base salary in 2023. For the player option in 2024, it is a base salary of $5,500,000.

He was traded to the Braves during the 2023 offseason. The Braves would then release him later that winter.

Carpenter signed a one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals for the 2024 season.