Matt Carpenter (baseball)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Matt Carpenter (baseball). Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Matt Carpenter is a former professional baseball infielder who played 14 seasons in MLB, predominantly with the St. Louis Cardinals. A left-handed hitter and right-handed thrower, he is known for his versatility and ability to play multiple infield positions. Carpenter stands 6'3" and weighs 205 pounds.

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1935: Ripper Collins Sets Cardinals Record

In 1935, Ripper Collins set the Cardinals' franchise record with seven consecutive multi-hit games with at least one extra base hit in each game.

1940: DiMaggio accomplishment

In 2022, Matt Carpenter became the first Yankees outfielder with seven RBIs in a game against the Red Sox since Joe DiMaggio accomplished the feat in 1940.

1953: Stan Musial's Record

In 1953, Stan Musial set a franchise record for doubles by a left-handed batter with 53.

1970: Unique Sacrifice Fly

In 2017, while playing against the Boston Red Sox, Matt Carpenter became the only player since at least 1970 to record a sacrifice fly to the shortstop position, the third of his career to that position.

1990: Breaking a team record

In 2022 Matt Carpenter broke a Yankees team record for home runs in a player's first 30 games with the Yankees, hitting two three-run home runs against the Red Sox on July 16. His total of 13 homers broke the team record previously set by Kevin Maas in 1990.

1991: Paul Molitor's Streak

In 1991, Paul Molitor, as a member of the Brewers, achieved a seven-game streak of consecutive multi-hit games with at least one extra base hit in each game, the longest in the Major Leagues since then.

1993: Tying a club record

In 2018, Matt Carpenter tied Mark Whiten's club record with 16 total bases, which Whiten generated in his landmark four home run game in 1993.

2000: Breaking a team record

2002: National Prep Championship

In 2002, Matt Carpenter helped lead Elkins High School to a 35-1 record and the USA Today National Prep Championship, and was named District Sophomore of the Year.

2004: High School All-American

In 2004, Matt Carpenter was named a TPX second-team High School All-American.

2006: All Mountain West Conference Selection

In 2006, Matt Carpenter was named second-team All Mountain West Conference.

2008: All Mountain West Conference Selection

In 2008, Matt Carpenter was named second-team All Mountain West Conference.

September 4, 2009: Ryan Ludwick's Five-Hit Game

On September 4, 2009, Ryan Ludwick had a five-hit game for the Cardinals.

2009: All Mountain West Conference Selection

In 2009, Matt Carpenter was named second-team All Mountain West Conference.

2010: Awards and Recognition in 2010

In 2010, Matt Carpenter was chosen as a Topps' Double-A All-Star, Texas Mid-Season All-Star, and Texas Post-Season All-Star. He also garnered the TCN/Scout.com Cardinals Minor League Player of the Year and Cardinals organization Player of the Year awards.

2010: Cardinals Organization Player of the Year

In 2010, Matt Carpenter was named the Cardinals' organization Player of the Year.

September 9, 2017: Home Runs Between Double Plays

From September 9, 2017, to April 14, 2019, Matt Carpenter hit 43 home runs between grounding into double plays, which was a record at the time.

2017: 2017 Season Performance

During the 2017 season, Matt Carpenter walked a career-high 109 times, ranking second in the NL, and had the lowest ground ball percentage among major league hitters (26.9%). Over 145 games in 2017, he batted .241/.384/.451 with 23 home runs and 69 RBIs.

July 31, 2018: Breaking Leadoff Home Run Record and Player of the Month

On July 31, 2018, Matt Carpenter hit his 22nd career leadoff home run, breaking Lou Brock's franchise record for most career leadoff home runs. Carpenter also won his first career Player of the Month Award for July.

2018: Home Run Milestone and All-Star Nomination

In 2018, Matt Carpenter experienced a slump early in the season, but hit a walk-off home run on April 10. He also hit his 100th career home run on May 1. Carpenter was nominated as a finalist for the NL Final Vote to play in the All-Star Game.

2018: 2018 Season Statistics

Matt Carpenter finished the 2018 season batting .257 with 36 home runs and 81 RBI in 156 games. In 2018 he had the highest percentage of hard-hit batted balls in the majors (49.0%), and he did not ground into a double play throughout the entire season.

April 14, 2019: Home Runs Between Double Plays

From September 9, 2017, to April 14, 2019, Matt Carpenter hit 43 home runs between grounding into double plays, which was a record at the time.

July 18, 2022: AL Player of the Week

On July 18, 2022, Matt Carpenter was named AL Player of the Week, succeeding teammate Aaron Judge.

2022: Record Surpassed in 2022

In 2022, Byron Buxton surpassed Matt Carpenter's record of 43 home runs between grounding into double plays, which Carpenter set between September 9, 2017 and April 14, 2019.