Chris Carter (infielder)
| Chris Carter | |
|---|---|
Carter batting for the New York Yankees in 2017 | |
| Saraperos de Saltillo | |
| First baseman / Designated hitter | |
| Born: December 18, 1986 Redwood City, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 9, 2010, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| MLB statistics (through 2017 season) | |
| Batting average | .217 |
| Home runs | 158 |
| Runs batted in | 400 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Vernon Christopher Carter (born December 18, 1986) is an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees. In 2016, while playing for the Brewers, Carter led the National League in home runs, along with Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado, with 41.
In July 2025, playing for the Piratas de Campeche, Carter hit his 500th home run of his professional career.