Luke Carlin, baseball player, 2008-2012

Luke Carlin

Born: 12/20/1980 in Silver Spring, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-10 | Final Game: 2012-05-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Lucas Christopher Carlin

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Biography

Luke Carlin was a professional baseball player born in 1980, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2008 until 2012. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 56 games, where he demonstrated his versatility and tenacity on the field. Carlin recorded a total of 25 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 11 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .179. He also showcased his speed with 1 stolen base during his time in the league. Carlin's career unfolded during a period of significant transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving with advanced analytics and a greater emphasis on power hitting. Despite facing challenges at the plate, Carlin's contributions as a role player and his ability to adapt to various positions made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have had the most prolific statistics, his dedication to the game and his journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflect the enduring spirit of athletes striving to make their mark in America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 140 21 25 4 1 3 11 1 15 45 0.179 0.263 0.286 0.549 -610.5

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.549 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2008 SDP NL 36 94 12 14 3 1 1 6 0 10 34 0.149 .263 (-44%) .333 (-29%) .416 (-44%) .749 (-37%) -610.5
2009 AZ NL 10 18 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2010 CLE AL 6 14 4 5 0 0 2 3 0 2 5 0.357 — — — — 0.0
2012 CLE AL 4 14 2 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 3 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 50 38 296 20 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SDN C 36 27 206 14 3 2
2009 ARI C 4 4 24 1 0 0
2010 CLE C 6 4 34 4 0 1
2012 CLE C 4 3 32 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 50

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northeastern University Boston MA 2000, 2001, 2002