In his first full season on staff, Carpenter helped guide the Panthers to a 23–26 record, highlighted by a series win over #12 Wingate. He played a key role in the development of the pitching staff, including Danny Vassallo, who finished with the seventh-lowest ERA in the Sunshine State Conference, allowing just 29 runs over 69.1 innings.
The 2025 season saw continued progress, as Florida Tech posted a 24–24 record and a sixth-place finish in the SSC. Under the leadership of Coach Tam and with Carpenter’s contributions, the Panthers earned signature wins over #4 Florida Southern and #21 Rollins. The team also ranked among the conference leaders in pitching, finishing with the third-best ERA (4.85) and the fourth-lowest walk total.
Carpenter’s impact is rooted in his accomplished playing career at Florida Tech. In his final season in 2022, he logged 25 innings on the mound, recorded six saves, struck out 22 batters, and held opponents to a .187 batting average. He concluded his career with a 2.91 ERA, 13 saves, and 44 strikeouts, while allowing just two doubles and no triples or home runs.
A standout both on the field and in the classroom, Carpenter became the first player in program history to be named a CoSIDA Academic All-American.
Carpenter earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Neuropsychology from Florida Tech in May 2021 and is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration at the university.
