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The surprising fact about Rangers postseason star Evan Carter

By David Korn | Last updated 11/3/23

Twenty-one-year-old Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter completed a whirlwind season on Wednesday when his team won its first World Series.

Many forget that despite the integral role Carter played for Texas, he was just a September call-up and had been with the team for less than a month before the postseason began. Carter played in so few regular-season games (23) that he will keep his rookie designation next season, too.

After his call-up, Carter performed at an elite level. During the regular season, he was one of the Rangers' best hitters. In 23 games, he slashed .306/.413//645, hit five home runs and played exceptional defense at all three outfield positions.

Carter kicked it up a notch in October, recording one of best postseasons in baseball history for a rookie. He etched his name in the history books by setting the all-time postseason record with nine doubles, with the ninth coming in Wednesday's clincher in the seventh inning against Arizona's Zac Gallen, setting up Mitch Garver to drive in the eventual winning run in the next at-bat.

Evan Carter was at Double-A just over two months ago.

Now he has the MLB single-postseason record with his 9th double. The @Rangers rookie has reached base in all 17 #Postseason games. pic.twitter.com/jGJoLmwZ8N
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) November 2, 2023

In the postseason, Carter batted .300 (18 hits), walked 10 times and reached base safely in all 17 games.

The budding star already has the type of high-pressure experience that most veterans only dream of. Entering his first full season in the majors in 2024, Carter will have already experienced a grueling division and wild-card race, a Game 7 in the playoffs on the road, an extra-inning World Series game, and every other twist and turn that the Rangers faced on their way to the title.

The baseball world will be watching to see what Carter does next season. The expectations are high.

“His swing and his baseball skills, they’re beyond his years,” said Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien, per Sports Illustrated.

In 2024, Carter probably will be the projected Rookie of the Year and leaned upon heavily by the Rangers. Everything Carter did these past two months has shown that he'll be up for the task and that he'll be one of the sport's biggest stars for years to come.

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