Player Bio

Became a Cardinal
Selected in the 13th round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. Became a free agent on November 4, 2021

2011 Season
Almost made the Cardinals due to a strong showing in spring training. Made a brief MLB debut in June, but was not brought back in September. Continued to get on base with great regularity as indicated by his .417 Memphis OBP, fourth-best in the Pacific Coast League.

2010 Season
In 105 games, he lead Springfield with 125 hits, 76 runs and 64 walks while playing in all but one game as the third baseman.

2009 Season
In advancing from Batavia to Quad Cities in late June, Carpenter was the Cards’ first draft pick from the June draft to be promoted and the second position player to reach a full season squad. He moved up to Palm Beach for the final month. Overall, his line was .283/.370/.390 in 291 plate appearances in 70 games across the three levels.

Awards
National League Player of the Month – July 2018
National League Player of the Week: July 16-22, July 30-Aug 5, 2018
The Cardinal Nation St. Louis Cardinals Player of the Year: 2015, 2016, 2018
National League Player of the Week: 04/13-19/15
The Cardinal Nation NLDS Most Valuable Player: 2014
National League Silver Slugger Award (2B): 2013
National League All-Star: 2013 (2B), 2014 (3B), 2016 (injured)
The Cardinal Nation/Scout.com Top Cardinals Prospect 2012: #11, 2011: #6
TCN/Scout.com Cardinals Minor League Player of the Year: 2010
Cardinals organization Player of the Year: 2010
TCN/Scout.com Springfield Cardinals Player of the Year: 2010
Topps Double-A All-Star: 2010
Texas League Player of the Week: 8/2-8/10
Texas League All-Star, mid-season, post-season: 2010
Texas League Player of the Week: 7/19-25/10