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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NYN | NL | 19 | 56 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.214 | -164.4 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 58 | 138 | 23 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 22 | 34 | 0.232 | 7.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 61 | 56 | 133 | 131 | 10 | 28 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NYN | 2B | 17 | 16 | 36 | 40 | 4 | 9 |
| 2003 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | NYN | 2B | 44 | 40 | 97 | 91 | 6 | 19 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 61 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1999, 2000, 2001 |