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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Cardinals All-Star Announces Retirement from Baseball
After more than a decade of doubles, homers and big October moments, he's officially calling it a career. Veteran infielder Matt Carpenter officially announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday morning on the Sports Spectrum podcast Get In The Game. Carpenter, 39, spent 14 seasons in the Major Leagues, including 12 with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he became a fan favorite and a three-time All-Star. He finished his career with 1,185 hits and an .812 OPS with many of his most memorable moments coming in a Cardinals uniform. Advertisement 'I had quite a thrill being able to don the St. Louis Cardinals logo for many years,' Carpenter said during the interview. Drafted by the Cardinals in the 13th round of the 2009 draft, Carpenter made his MLB debut in 2012 and slashed .294/.365/.463 across 114 games in his rookie season. He finished sixth in the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year voting. His breakout came in 2013, when he won a Silver Slugger at second base and led the NL in hits (199), runs (126) and doubles (55). St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Matt Vizer-Imagn Images Though not on the postseason roster for the Cardinals' 2011 World Series run, he earned a ring for his brief contributions earlier that season. Advertisement Carpenter also had short stints with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres before returning to St. Louis for the 2024 season. He had considered playing in 2025, but with the organization prioritizing younger talent, the fit wasn't there. Beyond the numbers, Carpenter was beloved for his clutch performances and his connection with the Cardinal fanbase. Following the news, tributes poured in on social media. 'Hopefully will be wearing a red jacket sometime in the near future,' one fan wrote on X. Another added, 'What a terrific career and even better human being! Thank you for the memories, Carp!' A third said, "Awesome guy, great advocate for St. Louis, and a fantastic player", while another added "Hell of a career, thanks for everything Matt!" Advertisement Citing a desire to spend more time with his wife and children, Carpenter said the timing felt right to retire. While Cardinals fans may be sad to see him hang up his cleats, his legacy in St. Louis is secure — and it likely won't be long before he's wearing a red jacket. Related: Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina Could Be Impacted by MLB's Historic Pete Rose Decision Related: Legendary Cardinals Mascot Fredbird Nominated for Hall of Fame
Fox Sports
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Matt Carpenter, a three-time All-Star infielder in St. Louis, retires after 14 seasons
Associated Press Matt Carpenter is calling it a career. The veteran infielder said on the 'Get In The Game' podcast on Wednesday that he is stepping away following a 14-year career, most of them with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 39-year-old Carpenter was a three-time All-Star while moving between second, third and first base. Carpenter hit .259 with 179 home runs and 659 RBIs in 1,511 games, the vast majority of them in St. Louis, which selected him in the 13th round of the 2009 amateur draft following a standout college career at TCU. Carpenter reached the majors in 2011 and was a fixture in the Cardinals' lineup for the next decade. The left-handed hitter led the majors in hits (199), runs (126) and doubles (55) in 2013 while making his first All-Star appearance and helping St. Louis to the World Series. Carpenter remained in St. Louis through 2021 before spending a season with the New York Yankees in 2022, then moving on to San Diego the following season. The Cardinals brought Carpenter back in 2024. He hit .234 with four homers and 15 RBIs in 59 games. 'So fortunate that that opportunity came about, (having) the last jersey you put on being the first jersey you put on,' he said. Carpenter said he was pretty certain going into 2024 that it would be his final season. He kept his options open last winter. Nothing developed and he realized how much time he had missed at home with his wife, Mackenzie, and their two children, both in elementary school. 'God really put it on my heart that it was time to come home,' Carpenter told podcast host Scott Linebrink, a former major league pitcher. Carpenter called St. Louis a 'special, special place to play baseball.' He ranks in the top 10 in franchise history in multiple offensive categories, including walks, hit by pitch and sacrifice flies, symbolic of Carpenter's gritty, team-first approach to his job. ___ AP MLB: recommended in this topic
Hamilton Spectator
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Matt Carpenter, a three-time All-Star infielder in St. Louis, retiring after 14 seasons
Matt Carpenter is calling it a career. The veteran infielder said on the 'Get In The Game' podcast on Wednesday that he is stepping away following a 14-year career, most of them with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 39-year-old Carpenter was a three-time All-Star while moving between second, third and first base. Carpenter hit .259 with 179 home runs and 659 RBIs in 1,511 games, the vast majority of them in St. Louis, which selected him in the 13th round of the 2009 amateur draft following a standout college career at TCU. Carpenter reached the majors in 2011 and was a fixture in the Cardinals' lineup for the next decade. The left-handed-hitting Carpenter led the majors in hits (199), runs (126) and doubles (55) in 2013 while making his first All-Star appearance and helping St. Louis win the World Series. Carpenter remained in St. Louis through 2021 before spending a season with the New York Yankees in 2022, then moving on to San Diego the following season. The Cardinals brought Carpenter back in 2024. He hit .234 with four homers and 15 RBIs in 59 games. 'So fortunate that that opportunity came about, (having) the last jersey you put on being the first jersey you put on,' he said. Carpenter said he was pretty certain going into 2024 that it would be his final season. He kept his options open last winter. Nothing developed and he realized how much time he had missed at home with his wife, Mackenzie, and their two children, both in elementary school. 'God really put it on my heart that it was time to come home,' Carpenter told podcast host, former Major League pitcher Scott Linebrink. Carpenter called St. Louis a 'special, special place to play baseball.' He ranks in the top 10 in franchise history in multiple offensive categories, including walks, hit by pitch and sacrifice flies, symbolic of Carpenter's gritty, team-first approach to his job. ___ AP MLB:
Winnipeg Free Press
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Matt Carpenter, a three-time All-Star infielder in St. Louis, retiring after 14 seasons
Matt Carpenter is calling it a career. The veteran infielder said on the 'Get In The Game' podcast on Wednesday that he is stepping away following a 14-year career, most of them with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 39-year-old Carpenter was a three-time All-Star while moving between second, third and first base. Carpenter hit .259 with 179 home runs and 659 RBIs in 1,511 games, the vast majority of them in St. Louis, which selected him in the 13th round of the 2009 amateur draft following a standout college career at TCU. Carpenter reached the majors in 2011 and was a fixture in the Cardinals' lineup for the next decade. The left-handed-hitting Carpenter led the majors in hits (199), runs (126) and doubles (55) in 2013 while making his first All-Star appearance and helping St. Louis win the World Series. Carpenter remained in St. Louis through 2021 before spending a season with the New York Yankees in 2022, then moving on to San Diego the following season. The Cardinals brought Carpenter back in 2024. He hit .234 with four homers and 15 RBIs in 59 games. 'So fortunate that that opportunity came about, (having) the last jersey you put on being the first jersey you put on,' he said. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Carpenter said he was pretty certain going into 2024 that it would be his final season. He kept his options open last winter. Nothing developed and he realized how much time he had missed at home with his wife, Mackenzie, and their two children, both in elementary school. 'God really put it on my heart that it was time to come home,' Carpenter told podcast host, former Major League pitcher Scott Linebrink. Carpenter called St. Louis a 'special, special place to play baseball.' He ranks in the top 10 in franchise history in multiple offensive categories, including walks, hit by pitch and sacrifice flies, symbolic of Carpenter's gritty, team-first approach to his job. ___ AP MLB:
San Francisco Chronicle
14-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Matt Carpenter, a three-time All-Star infielder in St. Louis, retiring after 14 seasons
Matt Carpenter is calling it a career. The veteran infielder said on the 'Get In The Game' podcast on Wednesday that he is stepping away following a 14-year career, most of them with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 39-year-old Carpenter was a three-time All-Star while moving between second, third and first base. Carpenter hit .259 with 179 home runs and 659 RBIs in 1,511 games, the vast majority of them in St. Louis, which selected him in the 13th round of the 2009 amateur draft following a standout college career at TCU. Carpenter reached the majors in 2011 and was a fixture in the Cardinals' lineup for the next decade. The left-handed-hitting Carpenter led the majors in hits (199), runs (126) and doubles (55) in 2013 while making his first All-Star appearance and helping St. Louis win the World Series. Carpenter remained in St. Louis through 2021 before spending a season with the New York Yankees in 2022, then moving on to San Diego the following season. The Cardinals brought Carpenter back in 2024. He hit .234 with four homers and 15 RBIs in 59 games. 'So fortunate that that opportunity came about, (having) the last jersey you put on being the first jersey you put on,' he said. Carpenter said he was pretty certain going into 2024 that it would be his final season. He kept his options open last winter. Nothing developed and he realized how much time he had missed at home with his wife, Mackenzie, and their two children, both in elementary school. 'God really put it on my heart that it was time to come home,' Carpenter told podcast host, former Major League pitcher Scott Linebrink. Carpenter called St. Louis a 'special, special place to play baseball.' He ranks in the top 10 in franchise history in multiple offensive categories, including walks, hit by pitch and sacrifice flies, symbolic of Carpenter's gritty, team-first approach to his job. ___
