Chris Carpenter’s pro career began with the Medicine Hat Jays and made his major league debut with the Toronto Blue Jays against the Minnesota Twins in 1997. After much success, Chris faced many injuries in the 1999 season with only 24 starts but had a much better season in 2001.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Chris Carpenter before the start of the 2003 season, in hopes he would be in full force by mid-season. Unfortunately, he sat out the entire 2003 season due to a torn glenoid labrum, but came back stronger than ever in 2004 to help the Cardinals win the National League pennant. After missing the 2004 World Series due to injuries, he came back to the 2005 season with his best year to date. The 2007 season started off on the wrong foot with Tommy John Surgery, and after 12 months he made his first Major League start on July 30, 2008. Thought the 2011 season, Chris Carpenter held the Cardinals franchise record for the highest winning percentage by a starting pitcher. Chris pitched six innings in Game 7 of the 2011 World Series to clench the win over the Texas Rangers as the St. Louis Cardinals won the 2011 World Series. Chris Carpenter is available for speaking engagements, sporting events, and sports clinics.

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