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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | LAD | NL | 13 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | LAD | NL | 15 | 39 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 113 | 333 | 39 | 74 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 5 | 18 | 78 | 0.222 | -1165.5 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 96 | 288 | 38 | 69 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 32 | 2 | 20 | 67 | 0.240 | -461.4 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 8 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CLE | AL | 20 | 45 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.311 | 294.1 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 51 | 197 | 29 | 59 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 52 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 0.299 | 614.4 |
| 2002 | NYY | AL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 614.4 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 24 | 93 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 0.194 | -358.0 |
| 2003 | NYY | AL | 52 | 151 | 17 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 32 | 0.305 | -358.0 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 23 | 66 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0.212 | -290.7 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 62 | 192 | 24 | 45 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 35 | 0.234 | -290.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | LAN | OF | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | LAN | OF | 12 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | ARI | OF | 103 | 84 | 191 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | DET | OF | 81 | 75 | 152 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 | BAL | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | DET | OF | 7 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CLE | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | CLE | OF | 18 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | CLE | OF | 51 | 49 | 98 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYA | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CLE | OF | 23 | 22 | 36 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | NYA | OF | 50 | 46 | 99 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | BAL | 1B | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | BAL | OF | 19 | 16 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | NYN | OF | 51 | 44 | 91 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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 | ||