Freddy Garcia
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1999)
Freddy Garcia was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 5 seasons. In 175 career games, he hit .222 with 89 hits, 19 home runs, and 56 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-05-02
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: Freddy Adrian Garcia
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | 401 | 53 | 89 | 18 | 2 | 19 | 56 | 0 | 33 | 121 | .222 | .283 | .419 | .702 | -530 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career OBP .283 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career SLG .419 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .702 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 42 | 57 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 17 | .140 | .266 (-47%) | .337 (-27%) | .417 (-54%) | .755 (-42%) | -392.2 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 20 | 40 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 56 | 172 | 27 | 44 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 45 | .256 | .266 (-4%) | .335 (-1%) | .420 (+16%) | .755 (+9%) | 243.9 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 55 | 130 | 16 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 41 | .231 | .271 (-15%) | .344 (-27%) | .433 (-6%) | .778 (-15%) | -381.2 |
| 1999 | ATL | NL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | -381.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 175 | 401 | 53 | 89 | 18 | 2 | 19 | 56 | 0 | 33 | 121 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -911 | ||
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 (175 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 92 | 195 | 26 | 44 | 8 | 26 | .226 |
| Away | 83 | 206 | 27 | 45 | 11 | 30 | .218 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | ATL | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-09-19 | ATL | WSN | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-08-08 | PIT | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-08-05 | PIT | ATL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999-07-28 | PIT | NYN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-07-26 | PIT | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-23 | PIT | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-19 | PIT | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-07-18 | PIT | LAD | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-09 | PIT | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 3 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3B | 74 | 62 | 42 | 140 | 12 | 15 |
| OF | 35 | 33 | 56 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | 3B | 8 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | PIT | OF | 10 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PIT | 1B | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | PIT | 3B | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | PIT | 1B | 4 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | PIT | 3B | 47 | 46 | 28 | 102 | 7 | 9 |
| 1999 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | PIT | 3B | 9 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | PIT | OF | 24 | 23 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | ATL | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 74 |
| Left Field | 28 |
| Right Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Freddy Garcia's recorded salaries total $4,564,000 over 4 seasons, 1995 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Garcia's career ran from 1995 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NYA | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | $265,000 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $190,000 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $4,564,000 | ||
Freddy Garcia: the record in brief
May 2, 1995 and October 3, 1999 bracket Freddy Garcia's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Garcia played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1995 to 1999) and the Atlanta Braves (1999). At 6 feet, 2 inches and 190 pounds, Garcia is listed as a third baseman. Garcia batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 1, 1972, in La Romana, La Romana, D.R. Freddy Garcia was the playing name; the full given name is Freddy Adrian.
Garcia finished with 89 hits from 401 at bats in 175 games, which works out to .222, adding 19 home runs and 56 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .283 and the slugging percentage .419, for an OPS of .702. Garcia's .222 average ran 17.1% below the .268 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 44 hits of 1998. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .256 in 1998, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Freddy Garcia
- What years did Freddy Garcia play?
- Freddy Garcia played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999.
- Was Freddy Garcia a pitcher?
- No. Freddy Garcia was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Freddy Garcia hit?
- Freddy Garcia hit 19 career home runs with 89 hits.
- What teams did Freddy Garcia play for?
- Freddy Garcia played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1995, 1997–1999) and the Atlanta Braves (1999).
- What were Freddy Garcia's career stats?
- In 175 games, Freddy Garcia had 89 hits, 19 home runs, 56 RBI, and 53 runs, with a .222 batting average.
- How much did Freddy Garcia earn in his career?
- Freddy Garcia's recorded salaries total $4,564,000 over 4 seasons, 1995 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Garcia's career ran from 1995 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1997.
- What was Freddy Garcia's salary?
- Freddy Garcia's last recorded salary was $4,000,000, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $4,000,000, in 2012, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 2012.
- What position did Freddy Garcia play?
- Freddy Garcia played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Freddy Garcia and how much did he weigh?
- Freddy Garcia was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Freddy Garcia hit each season?
- Freddy Garcia's home runs by season: 0 in 1995, 3 in 1997, 9 in 1998, and 7 in 1999. His most in one season was 9, in 1998.
- What was Freddy Garcia's career batting average?
- Freddy Garcia batted .222 over his career, with 89 hits in 401 at bats.
- How many RBI did Freddy Garcia have?
- Freddy Garcia drove in 56 runs in his career.
- Is Freddy Garcia in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Freddy Garcia has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.