Gary Carter Hall of Fame MLB

Gary Carter Hall of Fame MLB

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Gary Carter

Inducted:
2003

Gary Carter Hall of Fame MLB

Player Stats 

6-2, 205 lb
188cm, 93kg

Born
April 8, 1954
Culver City, California, U.S.

Died:
February 16, 2012
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.

Position: 
Catcher
Right Fielder

College:
Sunny Hills HS

Gary Edmund Carter (April 8, 1954 – February 16, 2012), nicknamed “The Kid,” was an American professional baseball catcher known for his defensive skill, leadership, and clutch hitting. He made his MLB debut with the Montreal Expos in 1974 and became one of the National League’s leading catchers. Carter earned 11 All-Star selections, three Gold Glove Awards, and five Silver Slugger Awards. He was named All-Star Game MVP in 1981 and 1984.

After spending most of his career with Montreal, he joined the New York Mets and helped them win the 1986 World Series, driving in nine runs during the postseason. He also played for the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers before finishing his career with Montreal in 1992. Carter recorded 2,092 hits, 324 home runs, and 1,225 RBIs over 19 seasons.

He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

Carter's Awards and Honors

  • 11× All-Star (1975, 1979–1988)
  • World Series champion (1986)
  • 3× Gold Glove Award (1980–1982)
  • 5× Silver Slugger Award (1981, 1982, 1984–1986)
  • Roberto Clemente Award (1989)
  • NL RBI leader (1984)
  • Montreal Expos No. 8 retired

MLB Records

    • National League record for most games caught, with 2,056
    • Recorded 220 home runs with Montreal, ranking third in franchise history
    • Appeared in 1,502 games for the Expos, the second-highest total in franchise history
    • Recorded just one passed ball in 1978, setting a record for the fewest passed balls in a season
    • Only player to hit two home runs in both an All-Star Game (1981) and a World Series game

      MLB Teams

      Montreal Expos (1974–1984, 1992)
      New York Mets (1985–1989)
      San Francisco Giants (1990)
      Los Angeles Dodgers (1991)

      MLB Draft
      1972, 3rd round (53rd overall)
      Montreal Expos

      Number Worn
      8

      MLB Stats

      Seasons:
      19 (1974–1992)
      Games:
      2,296
      At Bats:
      7,971
      Hits:
      2,092
      Runs:
      1,025
      Doubles:
      371
      Triples:
      31
      Home Runs:
      324
      RBI:
      1,225
      Stolen Bases:
      39
      Batting Average:
      .262
      Slugging Percentage:
      .439