Yankees Matt Carpenter Returns To St. Louis, Fans Gives Standing Ovation

Carpenter was wearing a New York Yankees uniform, but Cardinals fans gave him a standing ovation before his first at-bat of the game.

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Carpenter entered free agency during the winter after struggling with St. Louis for the previous two seasons.

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In March, Carpenter signed a contract with the Texas Rangers, but he was let go two months later.

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Carpenter signed with the Yankees a week after being released, where he has revived his career.

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Matthew Martin Lee Carpenter is an American Major League Baseball utility player for the New York Yankees (MLB).

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In 2011, he made his Major League Baseball debut with the St. Louis Cardinals.

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He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.

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In 43 games this season with the Yankees, he hit.322/.435/.791 with 15 home runs and 36 RBI.

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