Otis Carter

Born: 9/30/1902 in Langley, SC, USA

Died: 9/10/1976 in Greenville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-10-03 | Final Game: 1926-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Otis Leonard Carter

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Biography

Otis Carter, born in 1902, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the mid-1920s. His career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1925 to 1926, a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively dynamic phase. Although Carter's time in the big leagues was brief, appearing in only 6 games, he made a notable impact during his tenure. Carter recorded 4 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 1 run, finishing his career with a batting average of .19. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his presence in the league during a pivotal time in baseball history reflects the challenges and competition faced by players in that era. His brief stint serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the game's rich tapestry, even if only for a short period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 21 4 4 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0.190 0.227 0.381 0.608 0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1925 NY1 NL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1926 NY1 NL 5 17 4 4 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0.235 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 12 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 NY1 OF 1 0 1 1 0 0
1926 NY1 OF 4 0 11 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Furman University Greenville SC 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923