Pedro Garcia
Born: 4/17/1950 in Guayama, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1973-04-06 | Final Game: 1977-06-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Pedro Modesto Garcia
Biography
Pedro Garcia was a professional baseball player born in 1950, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1973 until his retirement in 1977. As a position player, Garcia showcased his versatility and athleticism during his time in the league. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 558 games, where he accumulated 395 hits, 37 home runs, and 184 runs batted in (RBIs). He maintained a batting average of .220 and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 35 stolen bases.
Garcia played during a transitional era in baseball, where the game was evolving with a focus on power hitting and speed. While he may not have been a marquee player in the grand narrative of the sport, his contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the 1970s baseball landscape. His career, though brief, remains a testament to the challenges and successes faced by players of his generation.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 558 | 1797 | 196 | 395 | 89 | 15 | 37 | 184 | 35 | 102 | 329 | 0.220 | 0.267 | 0.348 | 0.615 | -4555.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ATL | AL | 160 | 580 | 67 | 142 | 32 | 5 | 15 | 54 | 11 | 40 | 119 | 0.245 | -426.4 |
| 1974 | ATL | AL | 141 | 452 | 46 | 90 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 54 | 8 | 26 | 67 | 0.199 | -1626.9 |
| 1975 | ATL | AL | 98 | 302 | 40 | 68 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 12 | 18 | 59 | 0.225 | -761.6 |
| 1976 | DET | AL | 77 | 227 | 21 | 45 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 40 | 0.198 | -903.5 |
| 1976 | ATL | AL | 41 | 106 | 12 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 0.217 | -903.5 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 41 | 130 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0.208 | -560.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 544 | 529 | 1333 | 1539 | 85 | 381 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ML4 | 2B | 160 | 160 | 406 | 470 | 27 | 111 |
| 1974 | ML4 | 2B | 140 | 136 | 382 | 365 | 23 | 102 |
| 1975 | ML4 | 2B | 94 | 92 | 230 | 293 | 8 | 67 |
| 1976 | DET | 2B | 77 | 73 | 168 | 219 | 17 | 53 |
| 1976 | ML4 | 2B | 39 | 35 | 74 | 95 | 5 | 26 |
| 1977 | TOR | 2B | 34 | 33 | 73 | 97 | 5 | 22 |
Career Games by 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 |