Pedro Garcia
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1977)
Pedro Garcia was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1977 for the Milwaukee Brewers, the Detroit Tigers, and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 5 seasons. In 558 career games, he hit .220 with 395 hits, 37 home runs, and 184 RBI.
- 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
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-04-06
- Last Game
- 1977-06-08
Full name: Pedro Modesto Garcia
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 558 | 1,797 | 196 | 395 | 89 | 15 | 37 | 184 | 35 | 102 | 329 | .220 | .267 | .348 | .615 | -3,832 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.
Career SLG .348 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OPS .615 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 12.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ML4 | AL | 160 | 580 | 67 | 142 | 32 | 5 | 15 | 54 | 11 | 40 | 119 | .245 | .256 (-5%) | .325 (-9%) | .378 (+4%) | .703 (-2%) | -328.9 |
| 1974 | ML4 | AL | 141 | 452 | 46 | 90 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 54 | 8 | 26 | 67 | .199 | .256 (-22%) | .324 (-23%) | .369 (-11%) | .693 (-17%) | -1290.0 |
| 1975 | ML4 | AL | 98 | 302 | 40 | 68 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 12 | 18 | 59 | .225 | .257 (-13%) | .327 (-17%) | .374 (-7%) | .701 (-12%) | -644.6 |
| 1976 | ML4 | AL | 41 | 106 | 12 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 23 | .217 | .255 (-15%) | .320 (-20%) | .360 (-9%) | .681 (-14%) | -256.8 |
| 1976 | DET | AL | 77 | 227 | 21 | 45 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 40 | .198 | .255 (-22%) | .320 (-25%) | .360 (-17%) | .681 (-21%) | -256.8 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 41 | 130 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .208 | .264 (-21%) | .329 (-23%) | .401 (-25%) | .730 (-24%) | -521.2 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 558 | 1,797 | 196 | 395 | 89 | 15 | 37 | 184 | 35 | 102 | 329 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -3,298 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (558 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 270 | 849 | 113 | 204 | 19 | 99 | .240 |
| Away | 288 | 948 | 83 | 191 | 18 | 85 | .201 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-08 | TOR | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-06-07 | TOR | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-06-05 | TOR | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977-06-03 | TOR | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-05-29 | TOR | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-05-25 | TOR | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977-05-23 | TOR | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977-05-22 | TOR | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977-05-21 | TOR | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-05-20 | TOR | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 545 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 3.0 | 24 | 3 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Pedro Garcia (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Pedro Garcia: the record in brief
The profile opens with Pedro Garcia's first major league game on April 6, 1973; the last one listed came on June 8, 1977. Garcia played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1973 through 1976), the Detroit Tigers (1976), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1977). Garcia, a second baseman by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds. The birth record reads April 17, 1950, in Guayama, P.R. The given name on file is Pedro Modesto Garcia.
Garcia's career batting table shows 558 games, 1,797 at bats and 395 hits, a .220 average, adding 37 homers, 184 runs batted in, and 35 stolen bases. Garcia got on base at a .267 rate and slugged .348 (.615 OPS). Measured against the leagues Garcia played in, the .220 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 14.9% below the league. In OPS terms, Garcia's .615 stands 12.4% below the league's .703. Garcia's most home runs in a season came in 1973, when the total reached 15 for the Milwaukee Brewers. The hits column peaks at 142, in 1973.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pedro Garcia
- What years did Pedro Garcia play?
- Pedro Garcia played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1977.
- Was Pedro Garcia a pitcher?
- No. Pedro Garcia was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Pedro Garcia hit?
- Pedro Garcia hit 37 career home runs with 395 hits.
- What teams did Pedro Garcia play for?
- Pedro Garcia played for 3 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (1973–1976), the Detroit Tigers (1976), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1977).
- What were Pedro Garcia's career stats?
- In 558 games, Pedro Garcia had 395 hits, 37 home runs, 184 RBI, 196 runs, and 35 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
- What position did Pedro Garcia play?
- Pedro Garcia played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pedro Garcia and how much did he weigh?
- Pedro Garcia was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Pedro Garcia hit each season?
- Pedro Garcia's home runs by season: 15 in 1973, 12 in 1974, 6 in 1975, 4 in 1976, and 0 in 1977. His most in one season was 15, in 1973.
- What was Pedro Garcia's career batting average?
- Pedro Garcia batted .220 over his career, with 395 hits in 1,797 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pedro Garcia have?
- Pedro Garcia drove in 184 runs in his career.
- Is Pedro Garcia in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pedro Garcia has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.