Senior Spotlight: Richard Carthon
May 7, 2016 | Baseball
By Kaitlin Maheu, Tulane Athletic Communications
For most high school seniors, playing a college sport is only a dream, and playing two is out of the question. For senior Richard Carthon, however, this has been his reality since he came to New Orleans in the fall of 2012. A member of Tulane's baseball and football squads, Carthon has certainly made the most of his time as a Tulane student-athlete.
"I think I'm leaving a legacy behind of being an example of what a true student-athlete is by being both active in the Tulane community while maintaining a solid reputation within athletics," Carthon said. "A lot of guys say being a
On the baseball diamond, Carthon has been an integral part of the Green Wave's success for the last three years. The senior outfielder currently sits in a three-way tie for third place on Tulane's all-time list with eleven triples and is known for his speed around the base paths.
Last May, he helped Tulane baseball return to the Regional field with a post-season trip to Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, the first of its kind since the 2008 season. On the weekend, Carthon went 5-for-9 with three runs scored and three stolen bases, earning him a spot on the 2015 Baton Rouge Regional All-Tournament Team.
Carthon, a Shreveport, Louisiana native, also played three seasons with Tulane's football squad. The safety was a member of the 2013 team that saw the Green Wave to its first bowl appearance in over a decade in the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against ULL.
"Being able to play two sports and leave some kind of mark, and say that I've helped two programs get back on their feet, that's what being a student-athlete is about," Carthon said.
Carthon has also been a star player off the field. As a legal studies and business management double major, Carthon is heavily involved in the academic scene. He serves as a Business School Ambassador for Tulane's A.B. Freeman School of Business and is a TA for Business Law. In addition, he plays a big role in Tulane's business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, and is a member of Tulane's
Up next, Carthon has been accepted to law school, but if opportunity knocks for a career in baseball, it would be hard to pass up. For now, the senior is focusing on finals and wrapping up his last season at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium, maybe with a trip to Omaha in June.
"It's always humbling to get to the end of a journey and see how you've progressed either as a person or athlete," Carthon reflects. "Tulane's done a really good job of helping me on my journey of molding me into the man that I want to be."
