Damaso Garcia, baseball player, 1978-1989

Damaso Garcia

Born: 2/7/1957 in Moca, Espaillat, D.R.

Died: 4/15/2020 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1978-06-24 | Final Game: 1989-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Damaso Domingo Garcia

Biography

Damaso Garcia, born in 1957, was a prominent infielder and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 until 1989. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,032 games, accumulating 1,108 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .283. Known for his speed and agility on the bases, Garcia recorded 203 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. He contributed significantly to his teams with 36 home runs and 323 RBIs, making him a valuable asset in the lineup. Garcia was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, highlighting his status as one of the top players of his era. He played during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from a focus on traditional small ball strategies to a more power-oriented approach. His versatility allowed him to adapt to various roles, whether as a starter or a key contributor off the bench. Damaso Garcia remains a respected figure in baseball history, celebrated for his contributions on the field and his impact on the game during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1032 3914 490 1108 183 27 36 323 203 130 322 0.283 0.309 0.371 0.680 -3375.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 30 4 7 4 0 0 1 3 3 0.233

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1985 ALCS TOR 7 30 4 7 4 0 0 1 3 3 0.233

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2B 960 923 1928 2784 98 602
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 13 9 9 28 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 958
Third Base 2
Shortstop 13
Designated Hitter 18

Awards & Honors

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 NYA AL $500,000
1989 MON NL $200,000
1988 ATL NL $691,507
1987 ATL NL $646,726
1986 TOR AL $790,000
1985 TOR AL $740,000
Total Career Earnings $3,568,233

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1985 Most Valuable Player AL 24th 2.0 392 0
1982 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 5.0 392 0
1980 Rookie of the Year AL 4th 35.0 140 3