History of Evan Carter in Timeline

Evan Carter is an American professional baseball outfielder who plays for the Texas Rangers in MLB. He debuted in Major League Baseball in 2023. He is considered a promising young talent in the sport.

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August 29, 2002: Evan Carter's Birth

On August 29, 2002, Evan Jason Carter was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder.

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2020: Drafted by Texas Rangers

In 2020, the Texas Rangers selected Evan Carter in the second round of the MLB draft, with the 50th overall pick. He received a $1.25 million signing bonus.

June 2021: Stress Fracture Injury

In June 2021, Evan Carter suffered a stress fracture in his lower back while playing for the Down East Wood Ducks, causing him to miss the remainder of the season.

2022: Minor League Season

In 2022, Carter split the season between the Hickory Crawdads and the Frisco RoughRiders, achieving a combined batting average of .295 with 12 home runs and 73 RBIs.

2022: Awards and Honors in 2022

In 2022, Evan Carter was named the Texas Rangers' Tom Grieve Player of the Year and received a minor league Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

September 8, 2023: MLB Debut

On September 8, 2023, Evan Carter made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers against the Oakland Athletics. In his debut, he recorded his first career walk, stolen base, and hit.

2023: Ranked Prospect in 2023

During the 2023 off-season, Carter was ranked as a top prospect by Baseball America (26th overall), MLB Pipeline (41st overall), and The Athletic's Keith Law (53rd overall).

2023: 2023 Season

In 2023, Evan Carter received a non-roster invitation to major league spring training and later played for Frisco and Round Rock Express. He missed three weeks in June due to arm injuries.