Barbaro Garbey
Born: 12/4/1956 in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
MLB Debut: 1984-04-03 | Final Game: 1988-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Biography
Barbaro Garbey was a professional baseball player born in 1956, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1984 and 1988. Garbey was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing significantly to the teams he played for during a transitional period in the sport. He participated in 226 games throughout his career, showcasing his ability to hit effectively with a career batting average of .267. Garbey recorded 167 hits, including 11 home runs, and drove in 86 runs while also displaying speed on the basepaths with 9 stolen bases.
Garbey's playing style was characterized by a solid combination of contact hitting and situational awareness, which made him a valuable asset in various offensive situations. He played during an era marked by a shift towards increased offensive production and the introduction of more diverse player roles, paving the way for future generations of multi-talented athletes in the league. His contributions on the field were instrumental in the teams he represented, as he left a lasting impression during his tenure in the majors before retiring on October 2, 1988.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 626 | 76 | 167 | 28 | 2 | 11 | 86 | 9 | 36 | 83 | 0.267 | 0.309 | 0.371 | 0.679 | -518.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | DET | AL | 110 | 327 | 45 | 94 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 52 | 6 | 17 | 35 | 0.287 | 40.7 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 86 | 237 | 27 | 61 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 3 | 15 | 37 | 0.257 | -219.3 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 30 | 62 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.194 | -339.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | ALCS | DET | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 1984 | WS | DET | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 109 | 78 | 615 | 69 | 7 | 77 |
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 24 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| OF | 42 | 26 | 58 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | DET | 1B | 65 | 51 | 391 | 42 | 5 | 50 |
| 1984 | DET | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | DET | 3B | 20 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| 1984 | DET | OF | 10 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | DET | 1B | 37 | 23 | 190 | 20 | 2 | 24 |
| 1985 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | DET | OF | 24 | 20 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | TEX | 1B | 7 | 4 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 1988 | TEX | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | TEX | OF | 8 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 107 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 24 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 45 |