.hspSPq:hover svg{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open{position:fixed;top:0px;z-index:99992;}/*!sc*/ Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals fans collect autographs from instructor Jose Oquendo during spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals pitcher Mike Mayers throws warmups with Mike Hauschild during Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals catcher Francisco Pena catches during Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals pitcher Andrew Morales, (left), throws warmups with Mike Hauschild during Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals pitcher Giovanny Gallegos throws warmups during Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals catchers complete batting practice at Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes throws from the practice mound during Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley throws from the practice mound during Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals catchers and pitchers do conditioning workouts before practice at Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals pitcher Genesis Cabrera throws from the practice mound during Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. is just that competitive at-bat. A focus for Carpenter at the complex is explosive movements to increase bat speed. In New York, Carpenter's regular season came to an early end due to a broken left foot, but he posted one of the best slash lines in baseball when healthy -- .305/.412/.727. You can be vulnerable. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 20269434. JUPITER, Fla. New hitting coach Jeff Albert and returning shortstop Paul DeJong ended up on the same flight to Dallas, so the two Cardinals shared a rental car and Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The veteran on-base threat is expected to serve in something of a utility capacity in San Diego, capable of playing first base, both outfield corners and DH -- while potentially even backing up Ha-Seong Kim at second and Manny Machado at third. The Kings drop to 1-2-1 on their five-game road trip with a 5-2 loss. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{margin-right:auto;display:none;}/*!sc*/ article > header{padding:0 16px;}/*!sc*/ Back in February, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic detailed Carpenter's long road back to a major league roster spot after going unsigned in free agency following a career-worst year in 2021 . .jDETbc{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:40px;color:#222222;margin:0;}/*!sc*/ .drUhS rect{fill:#000000;stroke:#000000;}/*!sc*/ (Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com), Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright throws from the practice mound during Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals catcher Francisco Pena, (center), and other catchers and pitchers do conditioning workouts before practice at Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina takes batting practice during Cardinals spring training on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com. Theres no game around the corner. Thats my mindset, that Ill be back. One of the first hitting coaches Carpenter met fresh from the 2009 draft and into the Cardinals organization was Albert. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The Rangers, who traded expected starting third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa at the start of spring training, announced Carpenter's addition Saturday. And historically, Ive been kind of a slow starter in the cold weather. Without another addition, perhaps Carpenter platoons at DH with one of the Padres righty-hitting bench pieces -- say, Luis Campusano or Brandon Dixon. .blUWSx .share-button__link--message-icon{width:10px;margin-right:5px;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ Derrick Goold. 0. Almost like a little hitting school, host Matt Carpenter said. .eJdqRG a:hover{color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ Cardinals sharpen swings, meet new coach in visit to Carpenter's Frozen Rope Ranch. Theres no schedule. Several years, former Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday brought a few prospects to St. Louis to work out and hit with him. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner::after{display:none;content:'';width:0;height:0;position:absolute;left:auto;right:-1px;top:33%;z-index:calc(99992 + 1);border-color:transparent #ffffff transparent transparent;border-style:solid;border-width:8px;}/*!sc*/ Carpenter hit .226 in 2019 and then .186 in the 58-game season of 2020, and his OPS has consistently dropped since an .897 mark in 2018, as he posted a .726 OPS in 19 and a .640 OPS this past season. data-styled.g118[id="sc-global-iSmFBW1"]{content:"sc-global-iSmFBW1,"}/*!sc*/ But the Padres could still use a fourth outfielder, perhaps someone capable of platooning with Trent Grisham in center. .mHQYb header.mlb-header a:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header button:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header [class*='__nav']:focus{outline:1px dotted #fff;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-icon__close{width:18px;}/*!sc*/ You can be yourself. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group-title{color:#aaaaaa;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;background-color:#ffffff;text-transform:uppercase;}/*!sc*/ View more. data-styled.g100[id="styles__SearchWidgetContainer-sc-1vorjk3-0"]{content:"fYCiRB,"}/*!sc*/ I knew something was wrong when I did it. 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Whether hes starting against righties or coming off the bench against left-handers, the Padres envision Carpenter as a useful hitter in just about any capacity. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-tagline,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-tagline{display:none;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g166[id="Styles__VideoPlayerContainer-t94iyc-0"]{content:"XOHMa,"}/*!sc*/ Williams Perez shines during a tournament Shildt's staff created to work on fielding drills for pitchers and create competition. data-styled.g170[id="Styles__TimestampContainer-sc-8rwtua-0"]{content:"hedPca,"}/*!sc*/ There was just no pressure, Carpenter said. 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He was found money. .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team:first-of-type:before,.mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player:before{color:#737373;font-size:12px;position:absolute;left:10px;top:10px;padding-top:12px;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq:hover svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ With the blessing of manager Mike Shildt and the Cardinals, Carpenter invited three young teammates and their new hitting coach to his ranch in Glen Rose, Texas, for a weekend of hunting, shooting, fishing, talking, hitting, and talking about hitting, a lot. .cHcHkC{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.2;margin-top:0;max-height:48px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;display:-webkit-box;width:100%;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;}/*!sc*/ ","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2022-07-30T20:52:26.329Z","description":"Matt Carpenter crushes a solo home run to right field for his 15th homer of the season, extending the Yankees' lead to 8-2 in the 7th","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:37","mp4AvcPlayback":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2022/2022-07/30/3bf48648-025d6d6d-bef92a00-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","slug":"matt-carpenter-homers-15-on-a-fly-ball-to-right-field-fmrw4x","tags":[{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"season-2022","title":"Season 2022"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"gamepk-661255","title":"2022/07/30 kc@nyy"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"playerid-572761","title":"Matt Carpenter"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"teamid-147","title":"New York Yankees"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hitting","title":"hitting"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"highlight","title":"highlight"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"in-game-highlight","title":"in-game highlight"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"home-run","title":"home run"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"group-9","title":"group 9"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hot-streak","title":"hot streak"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"eclat-feed","title":"Eclat feed"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"international-feed","title":"International Partner feed"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"apple-news","title":"Apple News"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"imagen-feed","title":"Imagen feed"}],"templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mlb/dkswop5uoohw45767lcg","title":"Matt Carpenter's solo home run","type":"video","url":"/video/matt-carpenter-homers-15-on-a-fly-ball-to-right-field-fmrw4x"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**What's next? .ggWmAj .sticky-header__header{grid-column:1 / span 8;}/*!sc*/ html{line-height:1.15;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}/*!sc*/ SCHOOLS NEAR PROPERTY. .fYCiRB{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;height:40px;width:40px;}/*!sc*/ Asked if that meant the Cardinals might see BP pitchers get closer to the cage to simulate higher velocity or more off-speed pitches, Albert didnt divulge. (I saw a dino footprint, he exclaimed.). .blUWSx .share-icon__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article .ad-top-right-container::before,.hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container::before{font-family:"proxima-nova";content:"ADVERTISEMENT";display:block;position:absolute;top:-17px;text-align:center;width:100%;color:#888888;font-size:0.694rem;line-height:13px;}/*!sc*/ Youre having a conversation in the cage, at the park, and youre dealing with the failure of the season. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .account--logged-in.active::after{background:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ "Legends Booker T, Mick Foley, and Lita hunt for iconic WWE memorabilia and share the stories behind some . There are different ways to challenge hitters that replicate a game. fieldset{padding:0.35em 0.75em 0.625em;}/*!sc*/ Carpenter said he doesn't blame Cardinals hitting coach Jeff Albert, saying they worked closely together to try to get Carpenter back on . The group gathered in early January, right after New Years, and during three days together Carpenter introduced his teammates to skeet shooting, learned not to ride in an ATV with city slicker Bader at the wheel, and showed DeJong the Dinosaur Valley State Park. .dLQAwR:not(:last-child){border-right:1px dashed #ccc;}/*!sc*/ Carpenter was 25 years old when he broke into the big leagues on June 4, 2011, with the St. Louis Cardinals. The third baseman wants to prove to himself, the Cardinals and the fans that he can still be the productive player the Cards signed to an extension at the beginning of 2019. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side{display:none;-webkit-align-items:stretch;-webkit-box-align:stretch;-ms-flex-align:stretch;align-items:stretch;width:100%;height:calc(100vh - 56px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;z-index:99992;top:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav{background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__team-logo{margin-right:15px;max-height:25px;width:25px;}/*!sc*/ Matt Carpenter was been sidelined since breaking his left foot during a Yankees' game in Seattle on Aug. 8. 5.4%. html{font-size:16px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner::after{display:inline-block;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu--open{display:block;left:auto;opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ DeJong started taking soft toss from the side so that the pitch enters the strike zone perpendicularly so youll notice a bad swing right away. At Alberts urging, hes started training with a heavier bat than hell use in the game. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav--transparent{background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.7);width:calc(100vw - 145px);}/*!sc*/ Some pitchers express reservations on violations that could change the outcome of an at-bat by awarding balls and strikes for not being ready. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos > *{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos img{max-height:56px;max-width:none;}/*!sc*/ @media (max-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-url-logos--no-sponsor{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ Still, the bulk of Carpenter's at-bats will likely come as a DH or pinch-hitter. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav{opacity:0;display:none;left:-9999px;position:absolute;margin:0px;-webkit-transition:opacity 100ms ease 100ms;transition:opacity 100ms ease 100ms;pointer-events:initial;border-top:solid 4px #002867;border-radius:0 0 6px 6px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__content{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__item,.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__group-title{padding:11px 8px;white-space:nowrap;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__item:not(.header__subnav--teams__team),.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__group-title{display:block;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__group{-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__group-title{background-color:#ffffff;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item{position:relative;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item:hover .header__nav-top__nav-item__text,.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{opacity:1;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true']{border-bottom:none;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true']::after{opacity:1;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__subnav{display:block;opacity:1;top:52px;left:0px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__subnav--pin-to-right{right:0;left:auto;}}/*!sc*/ 1-2-1 on their five-game road trip with a heavier bat than hell use in the game before Fernando Jr.... 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