Arnold Carter

Born: 3/14/1918 in Rainelle, WV, USA

Died: 4/12/1989 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-29 | Final Game: 1945-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Arnold Lee Carter

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Biography

Arnold Carter was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during a brief but impactful career from 1944 to 1945. Born in 1918, Carter emerged onto the baseball scene during World War II, a time when many regular players were serving in the armed forces. Despite the challenges of the era, he carved out a notable place in the game with his impressive skills on the mound. Carter finished his career with a record of 13-11 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.72, reflecting his ability to limit opposing hitters. Over the course of his career, he recorded 37 strikeouts and registered 3 saves, showcasing both his reliability as a starting pitcher and his capability in high-pressure situations. His contributions to his teams during this transitional period in baseball history remain a testament to his talent and resilience as a player in an era defined by uncertainty and change.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
13	11	46	24	11	4	3	195.3	197	59	3	53	37	2.72	0

Career ERA 2.72 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 24.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1944	CIN	NL	11	7	33	18	9	3	3	148.7	143	43	40	33	2.60	3.57 (+27%)	1477.8
1945	CIN	NL	2	4	13	6	2	1	0	46.7	54	16	13	4	3.09	3.67 (+16%)	-471.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
56	65	9	15	3	0	2	6	0	6	11	0.231	0.296	0.369	0.665	56.6

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — near 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
1944	CIN	NL	37	48	8	12	3	0	2	6	0	4	9	0.250	—	—	—	—	56.6
1945	CIN	NL	19	17	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	46	0	11	46	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	CIN	P	33	0	5	37	2	1
1945	CIN	P	13	0	6	9	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	46