Joe Carter
American former MLB outfielder and first baseman, known for his 1993 World Series walk-off home run.
Joe Carter is an American former professional baseball player who played as an outfielder and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and San Francisco Giants. He was born March 7, 1960.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Outfielder; First baseman
- Born
- 7 March 1960
- Birthplace
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
- Bats
- Right
- Debut league
- MLB
- Debut date
- July 30
- Debut year
- 1983
- Debut team
- Chicago Cubs
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Background
Carter attended Wichita State University, batting .430 in three seasons and playing in the team's first NCAA tournament appearance in 1980. He was selected second overall in the 1981 MLB draft by the Chicago Cubs. He made his MLB debut in 1983. In 1986, he led the American League in RBIs with 121. He was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 1984 and played for them through 1989. He later played for the San Diego Padres in 1990 and the Toronto Blue Jays from 1991 to 1997. With the Blue Jays, he was a five-time All-Star and won two Silver Slugger Awards. He hit a walk-off home run in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series to win the championship, becoming the second player to end a World Series with a home run. He played his final season in 1998 with the Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants.
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