David Carpenter (baseball)
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David Carpenter is a right-handed minor league baseball relief pitcher currently on the Houston Astros
active roster.
Prior to playing professionally, Carpenter attended East Fairmont High School
in Fairmont, West Virginia
and then West Virginia University
, where he played from 2004 to 2006. While at West Virginia University, Carpenter was a catcher, rather than a relief pitcher (he transferred into that role permanently during the 2009 season). In 2004, he batted .235 in 81 at-bats, in 2005 he batted .282 in 110 at-bats and in 2006 he batted .316 with 38 RBI in 187 at-bats. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
in the 12th round of the 2006 amateur draft and began his professional career that year.
Carpenter pitched for the State College Spikes
in 2006, hitting .189 in 37 games. In 2007, he hit .220 for the GCL Cardinals and Batavia Muckdogs
. He both caught and pitched in 2008 - he caught for the Quad Cities River Bandits and Palm Beach Cardinals
(hitting .215 in 65 at-bats) and he pitched for the GCL Cardinals and Johnson City Cardinals
(posting a 1.84 ERA in 15 relief appearances while striking out 17 batters in 14 2/3 innings). For the 2009 season, he converted to pitching full-time and went 5-3 with a 4.28 ERA in 52 relief appearances for the River Bandits, striking out 77 batters in 67 1/3 innings. In 2010, he began the season with the Palm Beach Cardinals
, however, on August 19, he was traded to the Astros for Pedro Feliz
. He finished the season with the Lancaster Jethawks
and went a combined 6-4 with a 2.51 ERA in 55 games, finishing 49 and saving 20.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
active roster.
Prior to playing professionally, Carpenter attended East Fairmont High School
East Fairmont High School
East Fairmont High School is a public high school serving the eastern half of the town of Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia. The school was founded by spliting the district of Fairmont Senior High School during the baby boom era, due to student growth. The dividing line is the Monongalia...
in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont is a city in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. Nicknamed "The Friendly City". The population was 18,704 at the 2010 census...
and then West Virginia University
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
, where he played from 2004 to 2006. While at West Virginia University, Carpenter was a catcher, rather than a relief pitcher (he transferred into that role permanently during the 2009 season). In 2004, he batted .235 in 81 at-bats, in 2005 he batted .282 in 110 at-bats and in 2006 he batted .316 with 38 RBI in 187 at-bats. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
in the 12th round of the 2006 amateur draft and began his professional career that year.
Carpenter pitched for the State College Spikes
State College Spikes
The State College Spikes are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the New York – Penn League. The Spikes play their home games at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park located on the main campus of Pennsylvania State University located in University Park, Pennsylvania. Medlar Field is...
in 2006, hitting .189 in 37 games. In 2007, he hit .220 for the GCL Cardinals and Batavia Muckdogs
Batavia Muckdogs
The Batavia Muckdogs are a minor league baseball team based in Batavia, a city in Genesee County, New York, United States. The Muckdogs are the current Short-Season A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals...
. He both caught and pitched in 2008 - he caught for the Quad Cities River Bandits and Palm Beach Cardinals
Palm Beach Cardinals
The Palm Beach Cardinals are a minor league baseball team based in Jupiter in Palm Beach County, Florida.The team, which plays in the Florida State League, is the High-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals major-league club....
(hitting .215 in 65 at-bats) and he pitched for the GCL Cardinals and Johnson City Cardinals
Johnson City Cardinals
The Johnson City Cardinals are a rookie league team based in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Cardinals are affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals organization and play with the Appalachian League, of which they are currently the two-time defending champions. The team plays its home games at Howard...
(posting a 1.84 ERA in 15 relief appearances while striking out 17 batters in 14 2/3 innings). For the 2009 season, he converted to pitching full-time and went 5-3 with a 4.28 ERA in 52 relief appearances for the River Bandits, striking out 77 batters in 67 1/3 innings. In 2010, he began the season with the Palm Beach Cardinals
Palm Beach Cardinals
The Palm Beach Cardinals are a minor league baseball team based in Jupiter in Palm Beach County, Florida.The team, which plays in the Florida State League, is the High-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals major-league club....
, however, on August 19, he was traded to the Astros for Pedro Feliz
Pedro Feliz
Pedro Julio Feliz is a Dominican Republic minor league baseball third baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball. Feliz has hit 20 or more home runs in four of his first five seasons as a starting third baseman and is an above average fielder at third base...
. He finished the season with the Lancaster Jethawks
Lancaster JetHawks
The Lancaster JetHawks are a minor league baseball team of the California League located in Lancaster, California. The team is named for the city's association with the aerospace industry and plays its home games at Clear Channel Stadium...
and went a combined 6-4 with a 2.51 ERA in 55 games, finishing 49 and saving 20.