Pedro Garcia, baseball player, 1973-1977

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

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

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