Greg Garcia
Born: 8/8/1989 in El Cajon, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-04-28 | Final Game: 2020-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Greg Joseph Garcia
Biography
Greg Garcia, born in 1989, was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball who played from 2014 to 2020. Known for his ability to handle multiple infield positions, Garcia's career spanned over 578 games during which he showcased his knack for timely hitting and solid defensive skills. He recorded a total of 269 hits, including 14 home runs, and drove in 99 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .245. His contributions were particularly valued for his ability to come off the bench and provide depth to the roster.
Garcia was recognized for his patient approach at the plate, which complemented his steady defensive presence. He stole 7 bases throughout his career, reflecting a level of speed that added to his versatility as a player. Competing during a period characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the increasing importance of versatile players, Garcia's role exemplified the trend of teams valuing players who could adapt to various positions and situations. His journey in MLB, although not marked by overwhelming statistics, highlighted the critical contributions of role players in the success of their teams.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 578 | 1096 | 142 | 269 | 48 | 6 | 14 | 99 | 7 | 166 | 270 | 0.245 | 0.354 | 0.339 | 0.693 | -696.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | STL | NL | 14 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | STL | NL | 49 | 75 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 0.240 | 32.1 |
| 2016 | STL | NL | 99 | 214 | 33 | 59 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 38 | 50 | 0.276 | 344.1 |
| 2017 | STL | NL | 133 | 241 | 27 | 61 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 37 | 64 | 0.253 | -161.8 |
| 2018 | STL | NL | 114 | 181 | 15 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 20 | 37 | 0.221 | -492.8 |
| 2019 | SDP | NL | 134 | 311 | 52 | 77 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 53 | 83 | 0.248 | -125.1 |
| 2020 | SDP | NL | 35 | 60 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 0.200 | -293.4 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NLDS1 | SLN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 190 | 124 | 248 | 341 | 13 | 81 |
| 3B | 114 | 54 | 36 | 115 | 6 | 11 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 81 | 55 | 61 | 170 | 10 | 44 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SLN | 2B | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SLN | 2B | 10 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 6 |
| 2015 | SLN | 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SLN | SS | 12 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 | SLN | 2B | 26 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 2 | 7 |
| 2016 | SLN | 3B | 31 | 11 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 | SLN | SS | 30 | 23 | 19 | 78 | 5 | 17 |
| 2017 | SLN | 2B | 34 | 21 | 60 | 73 | 3 | 20 |
| 2017 | SLN | 3B | 41 | 23 | 14 | 52 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | SLN | SS | 12 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SLN | 2B | 31 | 16 | 29 | 56 | 1 | 14 |
| 2018 | SLN | 3B | 15 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | SLN | SS | 17 | 13 | 16 | 34 | 2 | 12 |
| 2019 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SDN | 2B | 74 | 57 | 98 | 131 | 3 | 30 |
| 2019 | SDN | 3B | 13 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | SDN | SS | 9 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | SDN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | SDN | 2B | 11 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | SDN | 3B | 10 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 190 |
| Third Base | 114 |
| Shortstop | 81 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SLN | NL | $507,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $507,500 | ||