David Carpenter (baseball, born 1987)

David Lee Carpenter (born September 1, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Not to be confused with David Carpenter (baseball, born 1985).
David Carpenter
Pitcher
Born: (1987-09-01) September 1, 1987
Arlington, Texas
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 13, 2012, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Last MLB appearance
July 12, 2015, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win-loss record1–2
Earned run average5.23
Strikeouts29
Teams

Professional career

Carpenter throws four pitches: a four-seam fastball and two-seam fastball 85–88 mph, a changeup and slider that average about 80 mph.[1]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Carpenter was called up to the majors for the first time on April 13, 2012.[2] He was outrighted off the Angels roster on September 22, 2013.[3][4] He was called up on June 21, 2014[5] and designated for assignment on August 2. He was assigned outright to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on August 5.[6] Carpenter elected free agency in October 2014.[7]

Atlanta Braves

He signed with the Braves in January 2015.[8] He was called up on July 6 by the Braves.[9] He became a free agent on October 6, 2016.

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References
  1. "PITCHf/x Player Card: David Carpenter". BrooksBaseball.net. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  2. DiGiovanna, Mike (April 13, 2012). "Angels to call up reliever David Carpenter from triple-A". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  3. "Los Angeles Angels – PlayerWatch". GlobalPost. Reuters. September 22, 2014. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  4. Boor, William (September 22, 2013). "Green benefiting from Kendrick's guidance". MLB.com. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  5. Spencer, Lyle (June 21, 2014). "Navarro, Carpenter return to Angels clubhouse". MLB.com. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  6. "Los Angeles Angels – PlayerWatch". GlobalPost. Reuters. August 6, 2014. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  7. Eddy, Matt (October 6, 2014). "Minor League Transactions: Sept. 26-Oct. 2". Baseball America. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  8. Eddy, Matt (January 24, 2015). "Minor League Transactions: Jan. 16–22". Baseball America. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
  9. Cole, Eric (July 5, 2015). "Braves DFA Masset and Eveland, Call up Carpenter and Vizcaino". talkingchop.com. SB Nation (voxmedia.com). Retrieved July 17, 2015.
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