Chano García
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Chano García was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants and the New York Lincoln Giants. In 60 career games, he hit .207 with 39 hits and 12 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'3" / —
- Born
- 1903 in Caibarién, Las Villas, Cuba
Full name: Joaquín García
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 188 | 23 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 4 | .207 | .310 | .223 | .534 | -423 |
Career AVG .207 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.
Career OBP .310 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career SLG .223 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.
Career OPS .534 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | ACB | ECL | 51 | 155 | 18 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 4 | .232 | .279 (-17%) | .345 (-2%) | .390 (-37%) | .735 (-21%) | -423.3 |
| 1927 | NLG | ECL | 9 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 60 | 188 | 23 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 4 | .207 | — | — | — | — | -423 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 45 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
Chano García: the record in brief
Chano García's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1926 to 1927. García played for the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1926) and the New York Lincoln Giants (1927). García is listed as a second baseman. The recorded birth is in 1903, in Caibarién, Las Villas, Cuba. The bio lists the given name Joaquín.
Across 60 games at the plate, García's career line reads 39 hits in 188 at bats for a .207 average; the totals also include 12 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .310 and the slugging percentage .223, for an OPS of .534. García's .207 average ran 26.1% below the .281 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, García's .534 stands 27.5% below the league's .736. The hits column peaks at 36, in 1926. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .232 in 1926, did not top the league's .279.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chano García
- Was Chano García a pitcher?
- No. Chano García was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chano García hit?
- Chano García hit 0 career home runs with 39 hits.
- What teams did Chano García play for?
- Chano García played for 2 teams: the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1926) and the New York Lincoln Giants (1927).
- What were Chano García's career stats?
- In 60 games, Chano García had 39 hits, 12 RBI, 23 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .207 batting average.
- What position did Chano García play?
- Chano García played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chano García?
- Chano García was listed at 5 feet 3 inches.
- What was Chano García's career batting average?
- Chano García batted .207 over his career, with 39 hits in 188 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chano García have?
- Chano García drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Chano García in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chano García has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.