Bernie Carbo
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| Born: | August 5, 1947 |
| Birthplace: | Detroit, Michigan |
| Hometown: | {{{home}}} |
| Height: | 6'0" |
| Weight: | 175 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1st Rd, 1965 by Cincinnati Reds |
| College: | None |
| High School: | None |
| Other Teams: | Cincinnati Reds (`69-`72), St. Louis Cardinals (`72-`73 & `79-`80), Milwaukee Brewers (`76), Cleveland Indians (`78), and Pittsburgh Pirates (`80), |
| Years with Boston: | 1974 - 1978 |
Bernardo "Bernie" Carbo (born August 5, 1947) was a Major League outfielder for parts of 12 seasons, and with 6 different teams. Carbo was a big fan favorite during his years with the Red Sox.
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Overall Career
The journeyman outfielder starred in the 1975 World Series, tying the Series record with two pinch homers; the second tied the score in the eighth inning of Game Six, setting the stage for Carlton Fisk's dramatic overtime home run. Carbo had been the Reds' number-one draft pick in the inaugural 1965 draft, ahead of Johnny Bench. He was TSN Rookie of the Year in 1970, batting .310 with 21 HR. But the lefthanded hitter slumped to .219 his sophomore year, and arrived in Boston in 1974.
With the Red Sox, Carbo was given a giant stuffed animal for good luck. He tabbed it "Mighty Joe Young," and the beast became as well known in Boston as Bernie. His 1978 sale to Cleveland caused Boston pal Bill Lee to walk out (after the season, Lee was sent to the Expos); Lee claimed Carbo was "the best tenth man in baseball."
Achievements
- League Leaders - Top 10: OBP (1970)
- League Leaders - Top 10: OPS (1970)
Moment in the Sun
- October 21, 1975: In Game 6 of the World Series, Carbo hits a pinch 3-run home run in the 8th to tie the game at 6-all. This game is best remembered for Carlton Fisk waving his twelfth-inning walk-off home run fair, but most Sox fans know that Carbo's blast was more important. The Sox had taken a three-run lead in the first on Fred Lynn's home run, but the Reds came back to score six runs off a tired Luis Tiant, and with the game in the hands of their deep bullpen, they seemed certain to win. After Lynn singled and Rico Petrocelli walked off Pedro Borbon to lead off the eighth, Rawley Eastwick was brought in. He struck out Dwight Evans and got Rick Burleson to line out to left. Carbo was sent up as a pinch hitter for pitcher Rogelio Moret. Carbo worked the count to 2-2, and then fouled off a slider with what Fisk later described as "the worst swing I ever saw." The next pitch was a fastball over the middle of the plate, and Carbo sent it over the center field wall, tying the game and setting the table for Fisk's thrill of victory moment.
Trivia
- Carbo hit 2 pinch-hit home runs during the 1975 World Series.
Transactions
- June 8, 1965: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round (16th pick) of the 1965 amateur draft.
- May 19, 1972: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the St. Louis Cardinals for Joe Hague.
- October 26, 1973: Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals with Rick Wise to the Boston Red Sox for Reggie Smith and Ken Tatum.
- June 3, 1976: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Milwaukee Brewers for Tom Murphy and Bobby Darwin.
- December 6, 1976: Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers with George Scott to the Boston Red Sox for Cecil Cooper.
- June 15, 1978: Purchased by the Cleveland Indians from the Boston Red Sox.
- November 2, 1978: Granted Free Agency.
- March 10, 1979: Signed as a Free Agent with the St. Louis Cardinals.
- May 27, 1980: Released by the St. Louis Cardinals.
- September 1, 1980: Signed as a Free Agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- October 8, 1980: Released by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- June 20, 1981: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
