History of Kerry Carpenter in Timeline

Kerry Carpenter is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. He began his Major League Baseball career in 2022.

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September 2, 1997: Kerry Carpenter's Birth

On September 2, 1997, Kerry William Carpenter was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder.

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2016: Victor Martinez's Last Three-Homer Game

In 2016, Victor Martinez had the last three-homer game for a Tiger before Kerry Carpenter's on June 2, 2025.

2016: High School Senior Year

In 2016, as a senior at Eustis High School in Eustis, Florida, Kerry Carpenter batted .463 with three home runs.

2019: Transfer to Virginia Tech

In 2019, Kerry Carpenter transferred to Virginia Tech to play for the Virginia Tech Hokies. He started 53 games, hitting .272 with ten home runs and 45 RBI.

2019: Drafted by Detroit Tigers

In 2019, Kerry Carpenter was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 19th round, with the 562nd overall selection, of the Major League Baseball draft and split his season between the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Tigers and Low-A Connecticut Tigers.

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

In 2020, Kerry Carpenter did not play in a game due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Plays for Erie SeaWolves

In 2021, Kerry Carpenter played with the Double-A Erie SeaWolves, hitting .262 with 15 home runs, 74 RBI, and 24 doubles over 112 games.

August 10, 2022: MLB Debut

On August 10, 2022, the Detroit Tigers selected Kerry Carpenter's contract and added him to the Major League roster, marking his MLB debut as the team's starting designated hitter.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Kerry Carpenter made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Detroit Tigers.

2022: Promotion to Toledo Mud Hens

In 2022, after being named Eastern League Player of the Month for May and batting .304 with 22 home runs and 48 RBI over 63 games with Erie, Kerry Carpenter was promoted to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens in late June.

December 2023: Engagement to Lauren Burke

In December 2023, Kerry Carpenter got engaged to his girlfriend, softball player Lauren Burke.

2023: 2023 Season Performance

During the 2023 season, Kerry Carpenter played in 118 games, batting .278 with 20 home runs and 64 RBI.

May 29, 2024: Placed on Injured List

On May 29, 2024, Kerry Carpenter was placed on the injured list with lumbar spine inflammation.

June 2, 2025: Three Home Run Game

On June 2, 2025, Kerry Carpenter hit three home runs in a 13–1 Tigers victory over the Chicago White Sox, marking the first three-homer game of his career.