Carter Cornelius Baumler (born January 31, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.

Amateur career

Baumler grew up in Grimes, Iowa, and attended Dowling Catholic High School. He had committed to play college baseball at Texas Christian University.

Professional career

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles selected Baumler in the fifth round of the 2020 MLB draft. He signed with the team and received a $1.5 million signing bonus. Baumler did not play minor league baseball as the minor league season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He took part in the Orioles' fall instructional league, but tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, requiring him to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2021 season. Baumler was assigned to the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds in May 2022 to begin his professional career.

On August 16, 2025, while playing for the High-A Aberdeen IronBirds, Baumler combined with Luis De León, Jacob Cravey, and Zane Barnhart to no-hit the Hudson Valley Renegades.

Texas Rangers

On December 10, 2025, Baumler was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Rule 5 draft and then was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for pitcher Jaiker Garcia and cash considerations immediately after. On March 23, 2026, Baumler was informed he had made the team's Opening Day roster during a mound visit by manager Skip Schumaker.

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