Kyle Garlick
Born: 1/26/1992 in La Habra, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-05-19 | Final Game: 2022-09-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Kyle Bruce Garlick
Biography
Kyle Garlick, born in 1992, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2019 to 2022. Primarily playing as a position player, Garlick showcased his power-hitting abilities during his career, appearing in 158 games. Over his tenure in the league, he recorded a total of 78 hits, including 19 home runs, and drove in 41 runs, finishing with a career batting average of .225. His lone stolen base demonstrated his capacity for speed, albeit not a primary aspect of his playing style.
Garlick's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly defined by power hitters and advanced analytics, which accentuated the value of slugging percentage and home runs. Though he faced challenges in maintaining a consistent batting average, his contributions off the bench and in spot-start situations were valuable to the teams he played for. As the baseball landscape evolved, Garlick represented a wave of players who leveraged raw power in an era where home runs became a focal point of offensive strategy. He retired on September 15, 2022, leaving behind a legacy of determination and potential in the competitive world of Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 347 | 50 | 78 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 41 | 1 | 21 | 117 | 0.225 | 0.277 | 0.438 | 0.715 | 94.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | LAD | NL | 30 | 48 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0.250 | 84.6 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 12 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 36 | 99 | 17 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 0.232 | -3.4 |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 66 | 150 | 23 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 48 | 0.233 | 13.0 |
| 2023 | MIN | AL | 14 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 119 | 78 | 152 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | LAN | OF | 15 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PHI | OF | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIN | OF | 33 | 24 | 54 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | MIN | OF | 49 | 30 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | MIN | OF | 12 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 60 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 59 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |