Chris Carpenter

Christopher John (Chris) Carpenter (born April 27, 1975 in Exeter, New Hampshire) is a starting pitcher in Major League who has played for the St. Louis Cardinals since 2003. From 1997 through 2002, Carpenter played for the Toronto Blue Jays. He bats and throws right-handed.

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April 27 - 1975 - Exeter, New Hampshire - St. Louis Cardinals - Toronto Blue Jays

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Carpenter was 22 years old and a big prospect when he broke into the majors on May 12, 1997. Suffering through many bad Toronto teams, he reached the 2004 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

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May 12 - 1997

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In a seven-season career, Carpenter has compiled a 64-55 record with a 4.59 ERA in 180 appearances (163 starts). He has 13 complete games and five shutouts and has allowed 135 earned runs in 1052 and 2/3 innings pitched, as of the end of the 2004 season.

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Carpenter was selected for the All-Star Game in 2005, a season in which he was a leading candidate for the Cy Young Award.

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