Adonis Garcia
Born: 4/12/1985 in Ciego de Ávila, Ciego de Ávila, Cuba
MLB Debut: 2015-05-19 | Final Game: 2017-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 205 lbs
Biography
Adonis Garcia, born in 1985, was a versatile position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 2015 to 2017. Over the course of 244 games, Garcia demonstrated his offensive capabilities, amassing 239 hits and 29 home runs, while driving in 110 runs, resulting in a solid batting average of .267. His contributions on the field also included 7 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to be a threat on the basepaths.
Garcia made a name for himself during a time when the game was increasingly focused on power hitting, yet he was able to combine that with a solid overall batting performance. His tenure in the majors, although brief, reflected the transitional nature of baseball in the mid-2010s, where teams were beginning to embrace analytics and the value of versatility in players. After concluding his MLB career on October 1, 2017, Garcia left behind a legacy as a reliable hitter and an impactful presence in the lineups he participated in.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 896 | 104 | 239 | 45 | 0 | 29 | 110 | 7 | 36 | 151 | 0.267 | 0.300 | 0.414 | 0.714 | -651.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 58 | 191 | 20 | 53 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 0.277 | 226.2 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 134 | 532 | 65 | 145 | 29 | 0 | 14 | 65 | 3 | 24 | 93 | 0.273 | -328.8 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 52 | 173 | 19 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 0.237 | -548.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 204 | 203 | 123 | 328 | 33 | 29 |
| OF | 15 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ATL | 3B | 42 | 41 | 23 | 63 | 10 | 6 |
| 2015 | ATL | OF | 10 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ATL | 3B | 123 | 123 | 79 | 199 | 18 | 17 |
| 2016 | ATL | OF | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ATL | 3B | 39 | 39 | 21 | 66 | 5 | 6 |
| 2017 | ATL | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 204 |
| Left Field | 15 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATL | NL | $508,750 |
| Total Career Earnings | $508,750 | ||