Carlos Josè Quentin (born August 28, 1982, in Bellflower, California) is a Mexican American outfielder who plays for the Chicago White Sox. In 2008, Quentin was selected as an All-Star.

Quentin attended Saint Pius X Elementary School (Chula Vista, California). Before Quentin went on to be a professional baseball player, he already had an outstanding sports career in both high school and college. At University of San Diego High School, he was a three-sport star, excelling in baseball, football, and basketball. He led his baseball team to two Western League Championships, while setting a record at the school with 28 home runs and 119 RBIs. In football his senior year, he was selected First Team All-County, All-CIF, and All-Western League, and was named Western League Defensive Player of the Year as an outside linebacker. He also captured two league and two section titles. In addition, he participated on the 1997 high school state championship team in basketball. He was named the San Diego Male Athlete of the Year in 2000.

Aside from sports, he was on his school honor roll. He then went on to Stanford University, where he excelled even more.