Karim Garcia, baseball player, 1995-2004

Karim Garcia

Born: 10/29/1975 in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico

MLB Debut: 1995-09-02 | Final Game: 2004-08-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Gustavo Karim Garcia

Biography

Karim Garcia was a professional baseball player born in 1975, whose career spanned from 1995 to 2004. Primarily known as a position player, Garcia played in a total of 488 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased his power at the plate, hitting 66 home runs and driving in 212 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .241. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 10 stolen bases. Garcia's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and speed, which was particularly valuable during the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era marked by an increase in offensive production across the league. His tenure included stints with multiple teams, where he became known for his ability to deliver in clutch situations. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the field and his resilience in a competitive environment remain noteworthy aspects of his baseball legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
488 1463 180 352 44 13 66 212 10 81 330 0.241 0.279 0.424 0.703 -1682.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 30 2 8 0 0 0 3 2 7 0.267

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 WS NYA 5 14 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.286
2003 ALCS NYA 5 16 1 4 0 0 0 3 2 4 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 1 13 1 0 1
OF 424 367 744 28 24 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Left Field 72
Center Field 36
Right Field 341
Designated Hitter 14

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-09-07

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 NYN NL $800,000
2003 CLE AL $900,000
2000 DET AL $700,000
1999 DET AL $270,000
1998 ARI NL $187,500
1995 LAN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $2,966,500