History of Kerry Carpenter in Timeline

Kerry Carpenter is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. He is an American player who debuted in the major leagues in 2022. Carpenter's career is still in its early stages, but he is an active player in professional baseball.

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September 2, 1997: Kerry Carpenter's birth

On September 2, 1997, Kerry William Carpenter was born. He later became a professional baseball outfielder for the Detroit Tigers.

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2016: Victor Martínez's last three-homer game

In 2016, Victor Martinez played his last three-homer game. This event is mentioned as context for Kerry Carpenter's three-homer game in 2025.

2016: High School Senior Year

In 2016, during his senior year at Eustis High School in Eustis, Florida, Kerry Carpenter batted .463 and hit three home runs.

2019: Transfer to Virginia Tech

In 2019, Kerry Carpenter transferred to Virginia Tech to play for the Virginia Tech Hokies. During the 2019 season, he started 53 games, hitting .272 with 10 home runs and 45 RBI.

2019: Drafted by Detroit Tigers

In 2019, Kerry Carpenter was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 19th round of the Major League Baseball draft. He split his first professional season between the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Tigers and Low-A Connecticut Tigers, batting .303 with nine home runs and 35 RBI over 47 games.

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

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

2021: Season with Erie SeaWolves

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

August 10, 2022: MLB Debut with the Tigers

On August 10, 2022, Kerry Carpenter's contract was selected by the Detroit Tigers, and he was added to the Major League roster. He made his MLB debut the same day, starting as Detroit's designated hitter.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Kerry Carpenter made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with 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 became engaged to Lauren Burke, a former collegiate softball player.

2023: 2023 Season

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

May 29, 2024: Injured List Placement

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

2024: 2024 Postseason Performance

During the 2024 postseason, Kerry Carpenter batted .306 with four home runs and 10 RBI across eight games, becoming a key offensive player for Detroit during their playoff run.

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. This was the first three-homer game of his career.