Ramon Garcia
Born: 2/9/1969 in Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1991-05-31 | Final Game: 1997-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Ramon Antonio Garcia
Biography
Ramon Garcia, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 1997. He played in Major League Baseball, primarily known for his time on the mound where he showcased a blend of skill and determination. Over the course of his career, Garcia held a record of 17-16 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.84, demonstrating his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges faced in the competitive landscape of the 1990s.
Garcia accumulated a total of 200 strikeouts and secured 5 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts in critical situations. His career unfolded during an era marked by both offensive explosions and evolving pitching strategies, and he adapted his style to meet the demands of the game. While often overshadowed by more prominent pitchers of his time, Garcia's persistence and contributions on the field left a lasting impact, making him a valued member of the teams he played for until his retirement on September 26, 1997.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 16 | 95 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 312.7 | 318 | 168 | 50 | 104 | 200 | 4.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 79 | 47 | 31 | 40 | 5.40 | - |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 4 | 4 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 75.7 | 84 | 56 | 21 | 40 | 6.66 | - |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 9 | 8 | 42 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 158.7 | 155 | 65 | 52 | 120 | 3.69 | 3.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 36 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.111 | 0.132 | 0.167 | 0.298 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 42 | 36 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NLDS2 | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NLDS2 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 95 | 37 | 24 | 51 | 3 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHA | P | 16 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | ML4 | P | 37 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | HOU | P | 42 | 20 | 9 | 29 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 95 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | HOU | NL | $260,000 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | $160,000 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $529,000 | ||