Maikel Garcia
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2022-2026)
Maikel Garcia is a third baseman who has played in Major League Baseball since 2022 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 5 seasons. In 531 career games, he has hit .264 with 519 hits, 30 home runs, and 222 RBI. Maikel Garcia is an All-Star and a Gold Glove.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 145 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2022-07-15
- Awards
- All-Star · Gold Glove
- Jersey
- #11
Full name: Maikel Jose Garcia
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 531 | 1,966 | 265 | 519 | 107 | 17 | 30 | 222 | 88 | 175 | 357 | .264 | .322 | .381 | .703 | -502 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .381 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career OPS .703 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | KCA | AL | 9 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .318 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | KCA | AL | 123 | 464 | 59 | 126 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 50 | 23 | 38 | 115 | .272 | .248 (+9%) | .320 (+1%) | .414 (-14%) | .734 (-7%) | -577.3 |
| 2024 | KCA | AL | 157 | 575 | 84 | 133 | 27 | 5 | 7 | 58 | 37 | 42 | 103 | .231 | .243 (-5%) | .312 (-10%) | .399 (-17%) | .711 (-14%) | -1302.8 |
| 2025 | KCA | AL | 160 | 595 | 81 | 170 | 39 | 5 | 16 | 74 | 23 | 62 | 84 | .286 | .245 (+17%) | .315 (+12%) | .403 (+11%) | .718 (+11%) | 1378.2 |
| 2026 | KC | AL | 82 | 310 | 40 | 83 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 5 | 32 | 50 | .268 | .243 (+10%) | .318 (+5%) | .400 (-5%) | .718 (-1%) | 0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 531 | 1,966 | 265 | 519 | 107 | 17 | 30 | 222 | 88 | 175 | 357 | .264 | — | — | — | — | -502 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (449 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 223 | 825 | 123 | 226 | 13 | 94 | .274 |
| Away | 226 | 831 | 102 | 210 | 14 | 90 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | KCR | OAK | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-27 | KCR | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-26 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | KCR | LAA | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | KCR | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | KCR | LAA | W | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-21 | KCR | TOR | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | KCR | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-19 | KCR | TOR | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025-09-18 | KCR | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 52 | 39 | 64 | 91 | 3 | 21 |
| 3B | 364 | 341 | 237 | 616 | 25 | 58 |
| OF | 8 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 43 | 28 | 39 | 61 | 4 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | KCA | SS | 8 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | KCA | 2B | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | KCA | 3B | 104 | 100 | 66 | 179 | 7 | 21 |
| 2023 | KCA | SS | 14 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | KCA | 2B | 37 | 29 | 44 | 65 | 3 | 15 |
| 2024 | KCA | 3B | 124 | 111 | 66 | 203 | 11 | 13 |
| 2024 | KCA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | KCA | SS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | KCA | 2B | 11 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | KCA | 3B | 136 | 130 | 105 | 234 | 7 | 24 |
| 2025 | KCA | OF | 7 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | KCA | SS | 17 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 1 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 52 |
| Third Base | 364 |
| Shortstop | 43 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gold Glove | 3B |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 7.0 | 420 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Maikel Garcia: the record in brief
Maikel Garcia's major league record starts with the debut on July 15, 2022 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. Every season row on the page belongs to the Kansas City Royals, from 2022 through 2026. Garcia is listed as a third baseman at 6-foot-0 and 145 pounds. The bio says Garcia both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is March 3, 2000, in La Sabana, Vargas, Venezuela. Maikel Garcia was the playing name; the full given name is Maikel Jose.
Across 531 games at the plate, Garcia's career line reads 519 hits in 1,966 at bats for a .264 average, adding 30 home runs, 222 runs batted in, and 88 stolen bases. Garcia got on base at a .322 rate and slugged .381 (.703 OPS). Measured against the leagues Garcia played in, the .264 career average compares with a .245 league average over the same seasons, 7.9% above the league. 2025 was Garcia's biggest home run year, with 16. The highest hit total in a season was 170, in 2025. 2024 brought a season-best 37 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maikel Garcia
- What years did Maikel Garcia play?
- Maikel Garcia played in Major League Baseball from 2022 to 2026.
- Was Maikel Garcia a pitcher?
- No. Maikel Garcia was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Maikel Garcia hit?
- Maikel Garcia hit 30 career home runs with 519 hits.
- What teams has Maikel Garcia played for?
- Maikel Garcia has played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (2022–2026).
- Has Maikel Garcia won an MVP award?
- No. Maikel Garcia has not won the MVP award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
- What awards has Maikel Garcia won?
- Maikel Garcia has won the Gold Glove (2025). He has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What are Maikel Garcia's career stats?
- In 531 games, Maikel Garcia has 519 hits, 30 home runs, 222 RBI, 265 runs, and 88 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
- What position does Maikel Garcia play?
- Maikel Garcia plays primarily as a third baseman, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Maikel Garcia and how much does he weigh?
- Maikel Garcia is listed at 6 feet and 145 pounds.
- What number does Maikel Garcia wear?
- Maikel Garcia wears number 11, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Maikel Garcia hit each season?
- Maikel Garcia's home runs by season: 0 in 2022, 4 in 2023, 7 in 2024, 16 in 2025, and 3 in 2026. His most in one season was 16, in 2025.
- What was Maikel Garcia's career batting average?
- Maikel Garcia batted .264 over his career, with 519 hits in 1,966 at bats.
- How many RBI did Maikel Garcia have?
- Maikel Garcia drove in 222 runs in his career.
- How many All-Star Games has Maikel Garcia made?
- Maikel Garcia has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.