The New York Yankees have had many great players in the history of their franchise that spans over several eras and generations.
Sometimes, even a player that only spends a brief time in New York is remembered fondly. Such is the case for slugger Matt Carpenter.
Carpenter was signed by the Yankees in 2022 and put together a resurgent campaign, hitting .305/.412/.727 with 15 home runs, 37 RBI and a 1.138 OPS. He helped guide the Yankees to an American League East title that season.
On Wednesday, Carpenter announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. In MLB's farewell post on Instagram to the 14-year veteran, the Yankees wished him well in the comments section.
"Thank you, Matt! Wishing you all the best in retirement," the Yankees commented.
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Carpenter played the vast majority of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers after his first stint in St. Louis ended, but Texas also let him go.
That's when the Yankees came calling. It may have only been a year, but Carpenter's resurgence sparked great interest among Yankees fans.
Over the course of his career, Carpenter was a three-time All-Star and Silver Slugger and also won a World Series ring in St. Louis in 2011.
Carpenter mainly served as a designated hitter with the Bronx Bombers, but he also was capable of playing first base, second base and third base.
The 39-year-old retires with a .259/.366/.449 slash line, 179 career home runs, 659 RBI, a 28.7 WAR and an .814 OPS.
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