Leo Garcia
Born: 11/6/1962 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1987-04-06 | Final Game: 1988-06-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Leonardo Antonio Garcia
Biography
Leo Garcia, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1988. His career, though brief, included appearances in 54 games, during which he accumulated 10 hits, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .172. Known for his speed on the base paths, Garcia also recorded 3 stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Garcia's playing tenure occurred during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a greater emphasis on offensive production. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's elite, his presence on the field during this era added depth to the rosters of the teams he played for. Following his retirement on June 1, 1988, Garcia's career remains a testament to the dedication of players who contribute to the sport in various capacities, even if their individual stats do not reflect the full impact of their efforts.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 58 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 0.172 | 0.269 | 0.241 | 0.510 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 31 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 23 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 23 | 7 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CIN | OF | 14 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CIN | OF | 9 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 4 |