Nomar Garciaparra
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2009)
Nomar Garciaparra was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2009 for 4 teams, including the Boston Red Sox, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,434 career games, he hit .313 with 1,747 hits, 229 home runs, and 936 RBI. Nomar Garciaparra was a 6-time All-Star, a Rookie of the Year, and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 17,414.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-08-31
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
- Awards
- 6× All-Star · Rookie of the Year · Silver Slugger
Full name: Anthony Nomar Garciaparra
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,434 | 5,586 | 927 | 1,747 | 370 | 52 | 229 | 936 | 95 | 403 | 554 | .313 | .361 | .521 | .882 | 17,414 |
Career AVG .313 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +17.4% above league average.
Career OBP .361 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.
Career SLG .521 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — +22.7% above league average.
Career OPS .882 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — +16.1% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 24 | 87 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 14 | .241 | .269 (-11%) | .340 (-20%) | .426 (+10%) | .767 (-3%) | -98.6 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 153 | 684 | 122 | 209 | 44 | 11 | 30 | 98 | 22 | 35 | 92 | .306 | .266 (+15%) | .336 (+1%) | .419 (+27%) | .756 (+16%) | 1935.1 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 143 | 604 | 111 | 195 | 37 | 8 | 35 | 122 | 12 | 33 | 62 | .323 | .266 (+21%) | .335 (+8%) | .420 (+39%) | .755 (+25%) | 2911.0 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 135 | 532 | 103 | 190 | 42 | 4 | 27 | 104 | 14 | 51 | 39 | .357 | .271 (+32%) | .344 (+21%) | .433 (+39%) | .778 (+31%) | 3537.6 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 140 | 529 | 104 | 197 | 51 | 3 | 21 | 96 | 5 | 61 | 50 | .372 | .270 (+38%) | .344 (+26%) | .437 (+37%) | .782 (+32%) | 3686.7 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 21 | 83 | 13 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 9 | .289 | .263 (+10%) | .332 (+6%) | .426 (+10%) | .758 (+8%) | 129.2 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 156 | 635 | 101 | 197 | 56 | 5 | 24 | 120 | 5 | 41 | 63 | .310 | .261 (+19%) | .331 (+6%) | .416 (+27%) | .747 (+18%) | 2070.9 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 156 | 658 | 120 | 198 | 37 | 13 | 28 | 105 | 19 | 39 | 61 | .301 | .264 (+14%) | .332 (+4%) | .422 (+24%) | .754 (+15%) | 1845.0 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 38 | 156 | 24 | 50 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 16 | .321 | .266 (+20%) | .335 (+9%) | .427 (+17%) | .762 (+14%) | 364.1 |
| 2004 | CHN | NL | 43 | 165 | 28 | 49 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 16 | 14 | .297 | .266 (+12%) | .335 (+9%) | .427 (+6%) | .762 (+7%) | 364.1 |
| 2005 | CHN | NL | 62 | 230 | 28 | 65 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 30 | 0 | 12 | 24 | .283 | .264 (+7%) | .330 (-3%) | .418 (+8%) | .749 (+3%) | 75.9 |
| 2006 | LAN | NL | 122 | 469 | 82 | 142 | 31 | 2 | 20 | 93 | 3 | 42 | 30 | .303 | .269 (+12%) | .336 (+9%) | .431 (+17%) | .768 (+14%) | 1311.9 |
| 2007 | LAN | NL | 121 | 431 | 39 | 122 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 59 | 3 | 31 | 41 | .283 | .268 (+6%) | .335 (-2%) | .422 (-12%) | .758 (-8%) | -538.7 |
| 2008 | LAN | NL | 55 | 163 | 24 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 1 | 15 | 11 | .264 | .263 (avg) | .333 (-2%) | .416 (+12%) | .749 (+6%) | 140.0 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 65 | 160 | 17 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 28 | .281 | .262 (+7%) | .332 (-6%) | .417 (-7%) | .750 (-7%) | -188.7 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,434 | 5,586 | 927 | 1,747 | 370 | 52 | 229 | 936 | 95 | 403 | 554 | .313 | — | — | — | — | 17,546 | ||
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
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 112 | 16 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 12 | 18 | .321 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NLCS | LAN | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .429 |
| 2006 | NLDS1 | LAN | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .222 |
| 2003 | ALCS | BOS | 7 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | .241 |
| 2003 | ALDS2 | BOS | 5 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .300 |
| 1999 | ALCS | BOS | 5 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | .400 |
| 1999 | ALDS1 | BOS | 4 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | .417 |
| 1998 | ALDS1 | BOS | 4 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | .333 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1434 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 739 | 2826 | 501 | 928 | 117 | 520 | .328 |
| Away | 695 | 2760 | 426 | 819 | 112 | 416 | .297 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | OAK | LAA | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-10-02 | OAK | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-27 | OAK | LAA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-23 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-19 | OAK | CLE | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-18 | OAK | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-13 | OAK | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-05 | OAK | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-04 | OAK | SEA | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-01 | OAK | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 210 | 200 | 1759 | 97 | 8 | 180 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 94 | 90 | 55 | 158 | 14 | 4 |
| SS | 1055 | 1046 | 1606 | 2955 | 149 | 581 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | BOS | SS | 22 | 21 | 35 | 50 | 1 | 11 |
| 1997 | BOS | SS | 153 | 152 | 249 | 450 | 21 | 113 |
| 1998 | BOS | SS | 143 | 143 | 228 | 402 | 25 | 68 |
| 1999 | BOS | SS | 134 | 133 | 232 | 357 | 17 | 72 |
| 2000 | BOS | SS | 136 | 136 | 201 | 402 | 18 | 65 |
| 2001 | BOS | SS | 21 | 21 | 34 | 56 | 3 | 13 |
| 2002 | BOS | SS | 154 | 153 | 220 | 467 | 25 | 92 |
| 2003 | BOS | SS | 156 | 155 | 216 | 456 | 20 | 83 |
| 2004 | BOS | SS | 37 | 37 | 52 | 81 | 6 | 17 |
| 2004 | CHN | SS | 42 | 41 | 69 | 94 | 3 | 17 |
| 2005 | CHN | 3B | 34 | 34 | 20 | 65 | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 | CHN | SS | 26 | 25 | 41 | 51 | 6 | 16 |
| 2006 | LAN | 1B | 118 | 117 | 1059 | 61 | 4 | 113 |
| 2007 | LAN | 1B | 68 | 66 | 556 | 27 | 4 | 52 |
| 2007 | LAN | 3B | 43 | 41 | 32 | 64 | 6 | 3 |
| 2008 | LAN | 1B | 8 | 6 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | LAN | 3B | 11 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAN | SS | 31 | 29 | 29 | 89 | 4 | 14 |
| 2009 | OAK | 1B | 16 | 11 | 95 | 5 | 0 | 13 |
| 2009 | OAK | 3B | 6 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 210 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 94 |
| Shortstop | 1055 |
| Designated Hitter | 25 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Comeback Player of the Year | |
| 2006 | MLB Players Choice Comeback Player | |
| 2006 | Player of the Week | Week of 2006-05-13 |
| 2006 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year | |
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-08-09 |
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-06-03 |
| 1999 | Player of the Month | May |
| 1999 | Player of the Week | Week of 1999-09-18 |
| 1999 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-08-01 |
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-06-20 |
| 1997 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie | |
| 1997 | Player of the Week | Week of 1997-08-09 |
| 1997 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 1997 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 1997 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 1997 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Salary History
Nomar Garciaparra's recorded salaries total $78,467,394 over 14 seasons, 1996 to 2009. Garciaparra's career, 1996 to 2009, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | OAK | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2008 | LAN | NL | $9,516,697 |
| 2007 | LAN | NL | $8,516,697 |
| 2006 | LAN | NL | $6,000,000 |
| 2005 | CHN | NL | $8,250,000 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | $11,500,000 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | $11,000,000 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | $9,000,000 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | $7,250,000 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | $3,700,000 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | $1,400,000 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | $1,075,000 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $150,000 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $78,467,394 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 18.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2003 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 7th | 99.0 | 392 | 1 |
| 2002 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 24.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2000 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 66.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1999 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 7th | 137.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1998 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 2nd | 232.0 | 392 | 5 |
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 8th | 83.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1997 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 140.0 | 140 | 28 |
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Nomar Garciaparra: the record in brief
Nomar Garciaparra played a first major league game on August 31, 1996 and a last one on October 4, 2009. Garciaparra played for the Boston Red Sox (1996 to 2004), the Chicago Cubs (2004 to 2005), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006 to 2008), and the Oakland Athletics (2009). Garciaparra, born on July 23, 1973, in Whittier, CA, USA, is listed as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. Garciaparra's listed size is 6'0" and 165 pounds. Garciaparra's full given name, per the bio, is Anthony Nomar Garciaparra.
Garciaparra's career batting table shows 1,434 games, 5,586 at bats and 1,747 hits, a .313 average; the totals also include 229 home runs, 936 runs batted in, and 95 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .361 clip and slugging .521, Garciaparra finished with a .882 OPS. Over the seasons Garciaparra played, league hitters batted .266; the .313 career figure is 17.4% above that. For power, 1998 stands out: 35 home runs with the Boston Red Sox.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nomar Garciaparra
- What years did Nomar Garciaparra play?
- Nomar Garciaparra played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2009.
- Was Nomar Garciaparra a pitcher?
- No. Nomar Garciaparra was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Nomar Garciaparra hit?
- Nomar Garciaparra hit 229 career home runs with 1,747 hits.
- What teams did Nomar Garciaparra play for?
- Nomar Garciaparra played for 4 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1996–2004), the Chicago Cubs (2004–2005), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006–2008), and the Oakland Athletics (2009).
- Did Nomar Garciaparra win an MVP award?
- No. Nomar Garciaparra did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Nomar Garciaparra win?
- Nomar Garciaparra won the Rookie of the Year award (1997) and the Silver Slugger award (1997). He was selected to 6 All-Star Games.
- What were Nomar Garciaparra's career stats?
- In 1,434 games, Nomar Garciaparra had 1,747 hits, 229 home runs, 936 RBI, 927 runs, and 95 stolen bases, with a .313 batting average.
- How much did Nomar Garciaparra earn in his career?
- Nomar Garciaparra's recorded salaries total $78,467,394 over 14 seasons, 1996 to 2009. Garciaparra's career, 1996 to 2009, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Nomar Garciaparra's salary?
- Nomar Garciaparra's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2009. His highest recorded salary was $11,500,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1996. The Salary History table lists each season from 1996 to 2009.
- What position did Nomar Garciaparra play?
- Nomar Garciaparra played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Nomar Garciaparra and how much did he weigh?
- Nomar Garciaparra was listed at 6 feet and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Nomar Garciaparra hit each season?
- Nomar Garciaparra's home runs by season: 4 in 1996, 30 in 1997, 35 in 1998, 27 in 1999, 21 in 2000, 4 in 2001, 24 in 2002, 28 in 2003, 9 in 2004, 9 in 2005, 20 in 2006, 7 in 2007, 8 in 2008, and 3 in 2009. His most in one season was 35, in 1998.
- What was Nomar Garciaparra's career batting average?
- Nomar Garciaparra batted .313 over his career, with 1,747 hits in 5,586 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nomar Garciaparra have?
- Nomar Garciaparra drove in 936 runs in his career.