Danny Garcia
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981)
Danny Garcia was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1981 for the Kansas City Royals. In 12 career games, he hit .143 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 182 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-04-26
- Last Game
- 1981-05-26
Full name: Daniel Raphael Garcia
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .143 | .143 | .143 | .286 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.
Career OPS .286 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — 58.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | KCA | AL | 12 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 12 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .083 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-05-26 | KCR | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-23 | KCR | MIN | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-20 | KCR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-18 | KCR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-14 | KCR | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-12 | KCR | TEX | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-09 | KCR | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-05-08 | KCR | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-05 | KCR | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-04 | KCR | BOS | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard M Baruch College | New York | NY | 1973, 1974, 1975 |
Danny Garcia: the record in brief
According to the bio, Danny Garcia debuted on April 26, 1981 and played a final game on May 26, 1981. Garcia's only club in the season tables is the Kansas City Royals. At 6'1" and 182 pounds, Garcia is listed as an outfielder. Garcia batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 29, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Garcia's full given name, per the bio, is Daniel Raphael Garcia.
In 12 games and 14 at bats, Garcia batted .143 with 2 hits. Set against a .256 league average for the same years, Garcia's .143 average sits 44.1% below it. In OPS terms, Garcia's .286 stands 58.5% below the league's .689. Garcia's lone season row is 1981 with the Kansas City Royals: 12 games, 2 hits in 14 at bats.
Garcia's college years, 1973, 1974, and 1975, were spent at Bernard M Baruch College. Garcia's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 12 games from Retrosheet.
Most of Garcia's defensive work, 5 games, came at right field; the rest of the position table shows first base (2) and left field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Garcia
- Was Danny Garcia a pitcher?
- No. Danny Garcia was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Danny Garcia hit?
- Danny Garcia hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Danny Garcia play for?
- Danny Garcia played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (1981).
- What were Danny Garcia's career stats?
- In 12 games, Danny Garcia had 2 hits and 4 runs, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Danny Garcia play?
- Danny Garcia played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Danny Garcia and how much did he weigh?
- Danny Garcia was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 182 pounds.
- What was Danny Garcia's career batting average?
- Danny Garcia batted .143 over his career, with 2 hits in 14 at bats.
- Is Danny Garcia in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Garcia has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.