Daniel Garcia

Born: 4/12/1980 in Riverside, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-09-02 | Final Game: 2004-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Daniel Joseph Garcia

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Biography

Daniel Garcia was a professional baseball player born in 1980, who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 until 2004. Primarily serving as a position player, Garcia's career spanned just over a season, during which he appeared in 77 games. He recorded a total of 44 hits, contributing 5 home runs and 23 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .227. Known for his speed on the base paths, he also tallied 3 stolen bases during his brief tenure in the league. Garcia played during a time when baseball was experiencing a significant evolution, transitioning from the late stages of the steroid era into a new focus on player health and performance. While his major league career was relatively short, his journey reflects the challenges many players faced in breaking into the competitive landscape of professional baseball. Despite his limited statistics, Garcia’s role in the game exemplified the dedication and determination found within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
77	194	28	44	9	1	5	23	3	24	45	0.227	0.345	0.361	0.706	-157.1

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2003	NYN	NL	19	56	5	12	2	0	2	6	0	2	11	0.214	.264 (-19%)	.332 (-18%)	.422 (-15%)	.754 (-16%)	-164.4
2004	NYN	NL	58	138	23	32	7	1	3	17	3	22	34	0.232	.266 (-13%)	.335 (+11%)	.427 (-15%)	.762 (-4%)	7.3