About Matt Carpenter
Matthew Martin Lee Carpenter (born November 26, 1985) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, and San Diego Padres. 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 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. == Background == Carpenter was born in Galveston, Texas, on November 26, 1985, the son of Rick and Tammie Carpenter.
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