Larry Carter

Larry Gene Carter

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 5", Weight 195 lb.
• School West Virginia State College
• High School Plant City High School
• Debut September 6, 1992
• Final Game October 3, 1992
• Born May 22, 1965 in Charleston, WV USA

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Biographical Information

Larry Carter made six starts with the San Francisco Giants in the last month of the 1992 season, finishing 1-5 with a 4.64 ERA in 33 innings. He retired shortly thereafter, beginning a lengthy independent and minor league coaching career. In 2020, he reached the top of the mountain, named bullpen coach of the Kansas City Royals, but was re-assigned when manager Mike Matheny was dismissed following the 2022 season.

• 1994-1997 Pitching coach Tyler Wildcatters
• 1998 Pitching coach Lansing Lugnuts
• 1999 Pitching coach Charleston Alley Cats
• 2000-2001 Pitching coach Wilmington Blue Rocks
• 2002-2007 Pitching coach Wichita Wranglers
• 2008-2012 Pitching coach Northwest Arkansas Naturals
• 2013-2014 Pitching coach Omaha Storm Chasers
• 2015-2019 Minor league pitching coordinator Kansas City Royals
• 2020-2022 Bullpen coach Kansas City Royals.
• 2023-2024 Pitching coach Northwest Arkansas Naturals

After the 2012 Northwest Arkansas season ended, Carter served as a co-interim bench coach for most of September. The year 2023 marked the 30th year of Carter's coaching career.