Jesse Garcia
Born: 9/24/1973 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-04-05 | Final Game: 2005-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Jesus Jesse Garcia
Biography
Jesse Garcia was a professional baseball player born in 1973, whose career spanned from 1999 to 2005. Primarily playing as a position player, he appeared in a total of 171 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his time in the league, Garcia recorded 59 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 23 runs, resulting in a career batting average of .216. He showcased his speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases, contributing to his team's offensive strategies.
Garcia played during a dynamic era of baseball, characterized by the transition from the end of the 1990s into the mid-2000s, a time marked by both the height of offensive production and the increasing scrutiny surrounding player performance. While his overall statistics may not reflect the power-hitting trends of the era, Garcia's versatility and determination on the field earned him a place in the game. His journey through the majors exemplifies the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves amidst the intense competition of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | 273 | 41 | 59 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 48 | 0.216 | 0.241 | 0.304 | 0.545 | -953.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 17 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 14 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | ATL | NL | 22 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | ATL | NL | 39 | 61 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.197 | -482.0 |
| 2003 | ATL | NL | 13 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 50 | 115 | 14 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0.252 | -471.3 |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 16 | 36 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NLDS2 | ATL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 56 | 21 | 67 | 96 | 3 | 24 |
| 3B | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 60 | 33 | 63 | 117 | 4 | 29 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | 2B | 6 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | BAL | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | BAL | SS | 7 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | BAL | 2B | 6 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | BAL | SS | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | ATL | 2B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | ATL | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | ATL | 2B | 21 | 11 | 28 | 42 | 1 | 10 |
| 2002 | ATL | SS | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | ATL | OF | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | ATL | 2B | 6 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | ATL | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | ATL | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | ATL | 2B | 11 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | ATL | 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | ATL | SS | 25 | 21 | 31 | 72 | 4 | 14 |
| 2005 | SDN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | SDN | SS | 13 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 56 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Shortstop | 60 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | NL | $312,500 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | $201,000 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $713,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee College | Baytown | TX | 1993 |