Carlos Garcia, baseball player, 1990-1999

Carlos Garcia

Born: 10/15/1967 in Tachira, Táchira, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1990-09-20 | Final Game: 1999-04-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Carlos Jesus Garcia

Biography

Carlos Garcia was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1990s. Born in 1967, Garcia's career spanned from 1990 until his retirement in 1999. Over the course of 610 games, he compiled a total of 580 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .266. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 73 stolen bases, which underscored his agility and ability to change the game dynamically. Although he hit 33 home runs and drove in 197 RBIs, it was his all-around skill set that garnered him recognition, culminating in an All-Star selection during his career. Garcia played in an era marked by evolving offensive strategies and increasing emphasis on power hitting. His contributions were pivotal in teams looking for a reliable player who could get on base and create scoring opportunities. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated sluggers of his time, his ability to combine hitting prowess with speed made him a valuable asset to his teams, leaving a lasting impact in the game as a respected player of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
610 2178 274 580 102 17 33 197 73 115 340 0.266 0.307 0.374 0.682 -3633.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 NLCS PIT 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2B 529 493 1077 1423 47 334
3B 24 16 12 44 5 4
SS 67 35 64 126 13 32

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 529
Third Base 24
Shortstop 67
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 SDN NL $265,000
1998 ANA AL $182,500
1997 TOR AL $2,550,000
1996 PIT NL $1,350,000
1995 PIT NL $350,000
1994 PIT NL $192,500
1993 PIT NL $120,000
1992 PIT NL $113,000
1990 PIT NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $5,223,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1993 Rookie of the Year NL 9th 2.0 140 0