David Carpenter (baseball, born 1987)


David Lee Carpenter is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Professional career

Carpenter throws four pitches: a four-seam fastball and two-seam fastball 85–88 mph, a changeup and slider that average about 80 mph.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Carpenter was called up to the majors for the first time on April 13, 2012. He was outrighted off the Angels roster on September 22, 2013. He was called up on June 21, 2014 and designated for assignment on August 2. He was assigned outright to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on August 5. Carpenter elected free agency in October 2014.

Atlanta Braves

He signed with the Braves in January 2015. He was called up on July 6 by the Braves. He became a free agent on October 6, 2016.