# Mike Carp > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mike_Carp > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mike_Carp.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Carp > Source revision: 1352877058 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American baseball player (born 1986)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography | name = Mike Carp | image = Mike Carp on June 13, 2013.jpg | width = 240 | caption = Carp with the Boston Red Sox in 2013 | position = [First baseman](/source/First_baseman) / [Left fielder](/source/Left_fielder) | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|6|30}} | birth_place = [Long Beach, California](/source/Long_Beach%2C_California), U.S. | bats = Left | throws = Right |debutleague = MLB | debutdate = June 17 | debutyear = 2009 | debutteam = Seattle Mariners | finalleague = MLB | finaldate = August 28 | finalyear = 2014 | finalteam = Texas Rangers |statleague = MLB | stat1label = [Batting average](/source/Batting_average_(baseball)) | stat1value = .254 | stat2label = [Home run](/source/Home_run)s | stat2value = 27 | stat3label = [Runs batted in](/source/Run_batted_in) | stat3value = 127 | teams = * [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners) ({{mlby|2009}}–{{mlby|2012}}) * [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox) ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2014}}) * [Texas Rangers](/source/Texas_Rangers_(baseball)) ({{mlby|2014}}) |awards= * [World Series](/source/List_of_World_Series_champions) champion ({{wsy|2013}}) }} '''Christopher Michael Carp''' (born June 30, 1986) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [first baseman](/source/first_baseman) and [left fielder](/source/left_fielder). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners), [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox) and [Texas Rangers](/source/Texas_Rangers_(baseball)). ==Professional career== ===New York Mets=== After attending [Lakewood High School](/source/Lakewood_High_School_(California)) in Lakewood, California, Carp was drafted by the Mets in the ninth round of the [2004 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2004_Major_League_Baseball_draft) (254th overall). He hit 19 [Home run](/source/Home_run)s in only 313 [at bat](/source/at_bat)s as a 19-year-old playing with the [Hagerstown Suns](/source/Hagerstown_Suns), and won the Sterling Award as Mets organization player of the year following his {{Baseball year|2006}} season with the [St. Lucie Mets](/source/St._Lucie_Mets).{{Cite web |date=2006-09-25 |title=Sterling Awards Announced |url=http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/news/?id=4420 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061111175127/http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/news/?id=4420 |archive-date=2006-11-11 |website=Brooklyn Cyclones}} In that season he hit .287 (141-491) with 69 runs scored, 27 [double](/source/Double_(baseball))s, one [triple](/source/Triple_(baseball)), 17 home runs and 88 [runs batted in](/source/run_batted_in). In March 2007 he attended [Major League](/source/Major_League_Baseball) [training camp](/source/spring_training) for the first time, hitting .233 in 43 at bats with the Mets. His {{Baseball year|2007}} season with the [Binghamton Mets](/source/Binghamton_Mets) of the Double-A [Eastern League](/source/Eastern_League_(1938%E2%80%932020)) would be somewhat derailed by a broken finger, which he felt affected his swing even after returning from the [disabled list](/source/disabled_list). Carp hit .251/.337/.387/.725 (90 for 359, 55 runs, 16 2b, 11 HR, 48 RBI, 39/75 BB/K) with Binghamton. He played with the [Scottsdale Scorpions](/source/Scottsdale_Scorpions) of the [Arizona Fall League](/source/Arizona_Fall_League) during the fall.{{Cite web |last=Czerwinski |first=Kevin T. |date=2007-11-06 |title=Carp looking to regain form in AFL |url=http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071103&content_id=2291883&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071116193452/http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071103&content_id=2291883&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |archive-date=2007-11-16 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} Carp enjoyed a great bounceback season in 2008, setting career highs in average, on-base percentage, OPS, doubles, homers, and walks. For the season, Carp hit .299/.403/.471/.874 (143 for 478, 67 runs, 29 2b, 3b, 17 HR, 72 RBI, 79/88 BB/K). ===Seattle Mariners=== On December 10, {{Baseball year|2008}}, Carp was traded to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team trade which also included RHP [J. J. Putz](/source/J._J._Putz), RHP [Sean Green](/source/Sean_Green_(baseball)) and OF [Jeremy Reed](/source/Jeremy_Reed) from the Mariners for RHP [Aaron Heilman](/source/Aaron_Heilman), OF [Endy Chávez](/source/Endy_Ch%C3%A1vez), LHP [Jason Vargas](/source/Jason_Vargas), OF [Ezequiel Carrera](/source/Ezequiel_Carrera) and RHP [Maikel Cleto](/source/Maikel_Cleto) and sent RHP [Joe Smith](/source/Joe_Smith_(pitcher)) to the Indians.{{Cite web |last=Castrovince |first=Anthony |date=2008-12-11 |title=Three-team blockbuster nets Mets Putz |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081211&content_id=3712527&vkey=hotstove2008&fext=.jsp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023035333/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081211&content_id=3712527&vkey=hotstove2008&fext=.jsp |archive-date=2013-10-23 |website=MLB.com}} He made his major league debut with the Mariners on June 17, 2009, pinch-hitting in a game against the [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres) and drawing a walk. He got a hit, a single to center in his first major league start the next day. On September 1, Carp was called up a second time. He went 0 for 4 against the [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels_of_Anaheim) that same night. On June 8, 2011, Carp was called up to replace outfielder [Mike Wilson](/source/Mike_Wilson_(outfielder)).{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Geoff |date=June 7, 2011 |title=Mike Carp called up by Mariners |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mike-carp-called-up-by-mariners/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |work=Seattle Times}} He has also served as a replacement at the first base position for starter [Justin Smoak](/source/Justin_Smoak). Carp was named the American League Rookie of the Month in August,{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Geoff |date=September 6, 2011 |title=Mike Carp named AL Rookie of the Month for August |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mike-carp-named-al-rookie-of-the-month-for-august/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=2025-01-08 |work=Seattle Times}} during which he had a 20-game [hitting streak](/source/hitting_streak), batting .313 and driving in 25 runs. On September 19, 2011, Carp hit his first grand slam against the [Cleveland Indians](/source/Cleveland_Indians) at [Progressive Field](/source/Progressive_Field). ===Boston Red Sox=== On February 20, 2013, Carp was acquired by the [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox) for a [player to be named later](/source/player_to_be_named_later) or cash considerations.{{Cite web |last=Browne |first=Ian |date=2013-02-20 |title=Carp deal creates bench competition in camp |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130220&content_id=41810516 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023035401/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130220&content_id=41810516 |archive-date=2013-10-23 |website=MLB.com}} He made his Red Sox debut on April 7 versus the [Toronto Blue Jays](/source/Toronto_Blue_Jays).{{cite web |last=Browne |first=Ian |date=2013-04-18 |title=With three extra-base hits, Carp makes most of start |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130417&content_id=45071550¬ebook_id=45072522&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419004305/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130417&content_id=45071550¬ebook_id=45072522&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos |archive-date=April 19, 2013 |website=MLB.com}} On June 4, 2013, Carp earned his first career ejection for arguing a strike three call made by [umpire](/source/Umpire_(baseball)) [Andy Fletcher](/source/Andy_Fletcher_(umpire)).{{Cite web |last=Lindsay |title=MLB Ejection 063: Andy Fletcher (2; Mike Carp) |url=https://www.closecallsports.com/2013/06/mlb-ejection-063-andy-fletcher-2-mike.html |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Close Call Sports & Umpire Ejection Fantasy League}} On September 11, 2013, Carp hit a go-ahead grand slam to dead center off pitcher [Roberto Hernandez](/source/Roberto_Hern%C3%A1ndez_(starting_pitcher)) of the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays) to put ahead the [Red Sox](/source/Red_Sox) and eventually win the game in the 10th inning.{{Cite web |last=Edes |first=Gordon |date=2013-09-12 |title=Carp steals scene as Sox slam Rays |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/red-sox/post/_/id/30983/rapid-reaction-red-sox-7-rays-3-10 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Carp served as a backup first baseman, outfielder, and pinch hitter for the 2013 Red Sox, appearing in 86 regular season games and six postseason games as the team won the [2013 World Series](/source/2013_World_Series). On April 24, 2014, in the ninth inning against the [Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees) at [Fenway Park](/source/Fenway_Park), Carp appeared as a [relief pitcher](/source/relief_pitcher) after the Red Sox had used all their relievers. Carp pitched one inning, allowing five [bases on balls](/source/base_on_balls) and one earned run.{{Cite web |last=Gleeman |first=Aaron |date=April 25, 2014 |title=Red Sox first baseman/Outfielder Mike Carp became a knuckleballer last night |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-first-basemanoutfielder-mike-carp-pitched-last-night |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=NBC Sports}}{{Cite web |date=2014-04-24 |title=MLB Gameday: Yankees 14, Red Sox 5 Final Score (04/24/2014) |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-red-sox/2014/04/24/380869 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} Shortly after the All-Star break, Carp requested that the Red Sox trade him. The request made news after the Red Sox traded veteran pitcher [Jake Peavy](/source/Jake_Peavy) to the [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants) on July 26.{{cite web |last1=Wilmoth |first1=Charlie |date=July 26, 2014 |title=Mike Carp Requests Trade |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/07/mike-carp-requests-trade.html |access-date=August 3, 2014 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}} Carp was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on August 1.{{cite news |last1=Pini |first1=Jeff |date=2014-08-01 |title=Mike Carp Designated for Assignment |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2014/08/01/mike_carp_designated_for_assignment/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |newspaper=Boston.com}} ===Texas Rangers=== Carp was claimed on waivers by the [Texas Rangers](/source/Texas_Rangers_(baseball)) on August 3, 2014.{{cite news |last1=Baer |first1=Bill |date=August 30, 2014 |title=Rangers acquire Mike Carp off of waivers from the Red Sox |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/report-rangers-acquire-mike-carp-in-trade-with-the-red-sox |access-date=2025-01-08 |work=NBC Sports}} On August 30, the Rangers designated Carp for assignment.{{cite news|last1=Watkins|first1=Calvin|title=Rangers' Derek Holland activated|url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/11438657/texas-rangers-derek-holland-activated-make-season-debut-tuesday|access-date=August 31, 2014|work=ESPN.com|date=August 30, 2014}} He elected free agency in October 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/10/players-who-have-elected-minor-league-free-agency.html|title=Players Who Have Elected Minor League Free Agency|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=October 6, 2014|access-date=October 6, 2014}} ===Washington Nationals=== On January 13, 2015, Carp signed a minor league deal with the [Washington Nationals](/source/Washington_Nationals).{{cite news|title=Nationals, 1B-OF Mike Carp agree to minor league contract|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12162657|access-date=January 15, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=January 13, 2015}}{{cite news|last1=Ladson|first1=Bill|title=Nats sign Carp, catcher Lerud to Minors deals|url=http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/106298282/nationals-sign-mike-carp-catcher-steven-lerud-to-minors-deals|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119114341/http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/106298282/nationals-sign-mike-carp-catcher-steven-lerud-to-minors-deals|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 19, 2015|access-date=January 15, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=January 13, 2015}} He declined a minor league assignment in early April, and became a free agent.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/04/mike-carp-elects-free-agency.html|title=Mike Carp Elects Free Agency|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 6, 2015|access-date=April 6, 2015}} ===Los Angeles Dodgers=== On April 25, 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers) and was assigned to the Triple-A [Oklahoma City Dodgers](/source/Oklahoma_City_Dodgers).{{Cite web |last=Stephen |first=Eric |date=2015-04-25 |title=Dodgers sign Carp to minor league deal |url=https://www.truebluela.com/2015/4/25/8498937/mike-carp-minor-league-deal-dodgers-oklahoma-city |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=True Blue LA |language=en}} He had only two hits in 22 at-bats for Oklahoma City and was released on May 7.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/05/dodgers-release-mike-carp.html|title=Dodgers Release Mike Carp|last=Polishuk|first=Mike|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 7, 2015|access-date=May 7, 2015}} ===Baltimore Orioles=== On March 4, 2016, the [Baltimore Orioles](/source/Baltimore_Orioles) signed Carp to a minor league deal, pending a physical.{{cite web |last=Meoli |first=Jon |date=2016-03-04 |title=Orioles agree to minor league deal with first baseman/outfielder Mike Carp, pending physical |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2016/03/04/orioles-agree-to-minor-league-deal-with-first-basemanoutfielder-mike-carp-pending-physical/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702165039/http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-agree-to-minor-league-deal-with-first-basemanoutfielder-mike-carp-pending-physical-20160304-story.html |archive-date=2016-07-02 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Baltimore Sun}} He was released on April 1, 2016. ===New Britain Bees=== On July 12, 2019, Carp signed with the [New Britain Bees](/source/New_Britain_Bees) of the independent [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball). In 58 games he hit .260/.333/.395 with 6 home runs, 39 RBIs and 1 stolen base. ===High Point Rockers=== On November 6, 2019, Carp was selected by the [High Point Rockers](/source/High_Point_Rockers) in the [New Britain Bees](/source/New_Britain_Bees) dispersal draft. He did not play a game for the team because of the cancellation of the 2020 ALPB season due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic) and became a free agent after the year. On April 6, 2021, Carp re-signed with the Rockers for the 2021 season.{{cite web |date=April 6, 2021 |title=Rockers Add Former World Series Champion |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/rockers-add-former-world-series-champion/n-5679184 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=OurSports Central}} However, he did not make the team out of spring and was released prior to the season. ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== {{Commons category|Mike Carp}} {{Portal|Baseball}} {{Baseballstats|mlb=455077|espn=29660|br=c/carpmi01|fangraphs=7480|brm=carp--001chr}} *{{Twitter}} {{2013 Boston Red Sox}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Carp, Mike}} Category:1986 births Category:Living people Category:Seattle Mariners players Category:Boston Red Sox players Category:Texas Rangers players Category:Gulf Coast Mets players Category:Hagerstown Suns players Category:North Shore Honu players Category:Scottsdale Scorpions players Category:St. Lucie Mets players Category:Binghamton Mets players Category:Tacoma Rainiers players Category:High Desert Mavericks players Category:Pawtucket Red Sox players Category:Baseball players from Long Beach, California Category:Major League Baseball first basemen Category:Caribes de Anzoátegui players Category:Oklahoma City Dodgers players Category:New Britain Bees players Category:American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Category:Lakewood High School (California) alumni Category:Baseball players from Lakewood, California --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Mike Carp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Carp) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Carp?action=history)). 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