Luis Garcia
Born: 12/13/1996 in Bolivar, Bolivar, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2020-09-04 | Final Game: 2022-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 244 lbs
Full name: Luis Heibardo Garcia
Biography
Luis Garcia, born in 1996, enjoyed a professional baseball career as a pitcher that spanned from 2020 to 2022. Making his debut in the midst of a rapidly evolving era in baseball, Garcia showcased his talents in a league increasingly defined by powerful hitters and strategic pitching. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 28-19, demonstrating a strong ability to secure victories for his team while maintaining a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.61.
Garcia was known for his effective strikeout capability, finishing his career with a total of 364 strikeouts. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant, as he often took on challenging matchups. His playing style reflected a modern approach to pitching, combining precision with a competitive edge that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Garcia's tenure in Major League Baseball may have been brief, but his impact as a reliable pitcher was felt during his time in the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 19 | 69 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 352.0 | 296 | 141 | 46 | 112 | 364 | 3.61 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | HOU | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2.92 | 64.2 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 11 | 8 | 30 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155.3 | 133 | 60 | 50 | 167 | 3.48 | 2532.7 |
| 2022 | HOU | AL | 15 | 8 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157.3 | 131 | 65 | 47 | 157 | 3.72 | 146.1 |
| 2023 | HOU | AL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 25 | 12 | 10 | 31 | 4.00 | 479.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | HOU | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | HOU | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | HOU | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ALDS2 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | WS | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | ALDS1 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | ALCS | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | WS | HOU | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2020 | ALCS | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 23.3 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 28 | 5.79 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ALDS2 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.00 |
| 2022 | WS | HOU | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 |
| 2021 | ALCS | HOU | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6.75 |
| 2021 | ALDS1 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16.88 |
| 2021 | WS | HOU | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5.68 |
| 2020 | ALCS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 68 | 62 | 16 | 19 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | HOU | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | HOU | P | 30 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | HOU | P | 28 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | HOU | P | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 68 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 63.0 | 150 | 2 |