Carlos Quentin

Born: 8/28/1982 in Bellflower, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-07-20 | Final Game: 2014-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Carlos Jose Quentin

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Biography

Carlos Quentin, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014. Known for his power-hitting ability, Quentin played primarily as an outfielder and was recognized for his impressive offensive contributions. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 834 games, amassing 702 hits, 154 home runs, and 491 RBIs. His batting average stood at .252, and he showcased his speed on the base paths with 16 stolen bases. Quentin was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, highlighting his status as one of the premier hitters of his era. He was particularly noted for his ability to drive in runs and deliver clutch performances when needed. Throughout his time in the league, he became a key player for teams like the Chicago White Sox and the San Diego Padres, leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he represented. Carlos Quentin's blend of power and offensive prowess established him as a noteworthy figure in the landscape of early 21st-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
834	2790	416	702	173	6	154	491	16	298	516	0.252	0.347	0.484	0.831	7534.8

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career SLG .484 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +18.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.831 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +13.0% above 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
2006	AZ	NL	57	166	23	42	13	3	9	32	1	15	34	0.253	.269 (-6%)	.336 (+2%)	.431 (+23%)	.768 (+14%)	391.4
2007	AZ	NL	81	229	29	49	16	0	5	31	2	18	54	0.214	.268 (-20%)	.335 (-11%)	.422 (-17%)	.758 (-15%)	-654.8
2008	CHW	AL	130	480	96	138	26	1	36	100	7	66	80	0.287	.263 (+9%)	.333 (+18%)	.416 (+37%)	.749 (+29%)	3008.2
2009	CHW	AL	99	351	47	83	14	0	21	56	3	31	52	0.236	.262 (-10%)	.332 (-3%)	.417 (+9%)	.750 (+4%)	280.3
2010	CHW	AL	131	453	73	110	25	2	26	87	2	50	83	0.243	.257 (-6%)	.325 (+5%)	.402 (+19%)	.728 (+13%)	1200.4
2011	CHW	AL	118	421	53	107	31	0	24	77	1	34	84	0.254	.255 (avg)	.320 (+6%)	.399 (+25%)	.719 (+17%)	1347.4
2012	SDP	NL	86	284	44	74	21	0	16	46	0	36	41	0.261	.254 (+2%)	.318 (+17%)	.405 (+24%)	.724 (+21%)	1243.1
2013	SDP	NL	82	276	42	76	21	0	13	44	0	31	55	0.275	.253 (+9%)	.317 (+14%)	.396 (+24%)	.714 (+20%)	1032.0
2014	SDP	NL	50	130	9	23	6	0	4	18	0	17	33	0.177	.251 (-30%)	.313 (-10%)	.386 (-18%)	.700 (-14%)	-313.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	719	699	1226	26	25	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	ARI	OF	46	42	97	3	2	0
2007	ARI	OF	76	64	141	2	1	0
2008	CHA	OF	130	130	228	5	7	2
2009	CHA	OF	88	88	157	6	2	2
2010	CHA	OF	104	103	183	4	8	1
2011	CHA	OF	102	100	177	2	1	0
2012	SDN	OF	72	72	96	2	3	0
2013	SDN	OF	69	69	105	1	1	0
2014	SDN	OF	32	31	42	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	393
Right Field	328
Designated Hitter	64

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2011	Player of the Week	Week of 2011-04-03
2010	Player of the Week	Week of 2010-06-27
2008	Silver Slugger	OF

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	SDN	NL	$9,500,000
2013	SDN	NL	$9,500,000
2012	SDN	NL	$7,025,000
2011	CHA	AL	$5,050,000
2010	CHA	AL	$3,200,000
2009	CHA	AL	$550,000
2008	CHA	AL	$400,000
2007	ARI	NL	$381,000
Total Career Earnings			$35,606,000