Matt Carpenter talks about his time with St. Louis Cardinals, announcing retirement, and potential future coaching ventures
Matt Carpenter, a standout player for the St. Louis Cardinals throughout his 14-season career, announced his retirement on May 14. Now, Carpenter, a family man living in Galveston, Texas, is considering a future in coaching.
In an interview with Foul Territory, Carpenter discussed his retirement and his plans for the future. "I think that road came to an end," he said, "I was fortunate enough to play for a long time, and now the focus is on my family."
Carpenter, 39, has two young children and has been busy coaching their sports since his retirement. He expressed a desire to balance family life and coaching, particularly if he were to join a baseball organization near his home.
Former Cardinals teammate A.J. Pierzynski suggested the possibility of Carpenter coaching in the future and asked if he had considered this option. Carpenter replied, "I could see (coaching) happening one day. I certainly wouldn't be opposed to it. I do love the game of baseball. I feel like coaching is in my blood a little bit."
If Carpenter were to coach, he would join a growing list of former Cardinals who have taken up coaching positions in major league baseball. Jon Jay and Daniel Descalso currently work for the Cardinals, while Skip Schumaker works in the Texas Rangers' front office. Matt Adams is a minor-league coach with the San Diego Padres, and Matt Holliday had a coaching stint in the majors.
Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols are expected to become MLB managers in the near future. Should Carpenter decide to coach, he would undoubtedly be an asset to any baseball organization due to his strong baseball IQ and successful career as a player.
Should Carpenter choose to coach, he would have several options close to his home in Texas. The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are both based in Texas and might provide opportunities for coaching roles that would allow Carpenter to balance his family obligations. Alternatively, coaching at the minor league or youth baseball level in Texas would allow Carpenter to remain close to home while pursuing his coaching ambitions.
- Matt Carpenter, who retired from Major League Baseball (MLB) after a successful 14-season career, considers a future in coaching, particularly if he were to join a baseball organization near his home in Texas.
- Carpenter's passion for baseball and his strong background as a player could make him an asset to any baseball organization should he decide to coach.
- In addition to potential opportunities with the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros, Carpenter could explore coaching at the minor league or youth baseball level in Texas, allowing him to balance his family obligations while pursuing his coaching aspirations.
- Besides his potential career in coaching, Carpenter's interest in education and self-development could lead him to explore other opportunities in business, finance, careers, or personal growth.
