Debs Garms
Born: 6/26/1907 in Bangs, TX, USA
Died: 12/16/1984 in Glen Rose, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-08-10 | Final Game: 1945-09-25
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Debs C. Garms
Biography
Debs Garms, born in 1907, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1932 until 1945. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,010 games, showcasing his consistency and durability on the field. Garms recorded 910 hits, with a batting average of .293, which underscores his effectiveness as a hitter during a competitive era in baseball. He contributed 17 home runs and drove in 328 runs while also displaying speed on the bases with 18 stolen bases.
Garms's playing style was characterized by his solid contact hitting and ability to drive in runs, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Braves. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the tail end of the Great Depression and the emergence of World War II, both of which impacted the game and its players. Garms's contributions to the sport during this time solidified his legacy as a reliable player who excelled both offensively and defensively, earning him a respected place in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1010 | 3111 | 438 | 910 | 141 | 39 | 17 | 328 | 18 | 288 | 161 | 0.293 | 0.355 | 0.379 | 0.735 | 1228.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 34 | 134 | 20 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 0.284 | 44.5 |
| 1933 | SLA | AL | 78 | 189 | 35 | 60 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 2 | 30 | 21 | 0.317 | 920.6 |
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 91 | 232 | 25 | 68 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 27 | 19 | 0.293 | 178.4 |
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 10 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 125 | 478 | 60 | 124 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 37 | 2 | 37 | 33 | 0.259 | -1171.6 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 117 | 428 | 62 | 135 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 4 | 34 | 22 | 0.315 | 68.5 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 132 | 513 | 68 | 153 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 37 | 2 | 39 | 20 | 0.298 | -16.6 |
| 1940 | PIT | NL | 103 | 358 | 76 | 127 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 57 | 3 | 23 | 6 | 0.355 | 1529.6 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 83 | 220 | 25 | 58 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 22 | 12 | 0.264 | -44.0 |
| 1943 | STL | NL | 90 | 249 | 26 | 64 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 0.257 | -396.1 |
| 1944 | STL | NL | 73 | 149 | 17 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 0.201 | -721.0 |
| 1945 | STL | NL | 74 | 146 | 23 | 49 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 0.336 | 836.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | WS | SLN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1943 | WS | SLN | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 296 | 0 | 259 | 496 | 42 | 39 |
| OF | 501 | 0 | 973 | 30 | 35 | 6 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | SLA | OF | 33 | 0 | 79 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1933 | SLA | OF | 47 | 0 | 91 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1934 | SLA | OF | 56 | 0 | 111 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 1935 | SLA | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937 | BSN | 3B | 36 | 0 | 32 | 68 | 3 | 2 |
| 1937 | BSN | OF | 81 | 0 | 168 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1938 | BSN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | BSN | 3B | 54 | 0 | 48 | 98 | 9 | 6 |
| 1938 | BSN | OF | 63 | 0 | 126 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1939 | BSN | 3B | 37 | 0 | 31 | 83 | 5 | 5 |
| 1939 | BSN | OF | 96 | 0 | 183 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 1940 | PIT | 3B | 64 | 0 | 65 | 123 | 7 | 15 |
| 1940 | PIT | OF | 19 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1941 | PIT | 3B | 29 | 0 | 28 | 44 | 7 | 1 |
| 1941 | PIT | OF | 24 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1943 | SLN | 3B | 23 | 0 | 18 | 22 | 7 | 5 |
| 1943 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | SLN | OF | 47 | 0 | 93 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1944 | SLN | 3B | 21 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1944 | SLN | OF | 23 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | SLN | 3B | 32 | 0 | 23 | 42 | 3 | 4 |
| 1945 | SLN | OF | 10 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 295 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 268 |
| Center Field | 66 |
| Right Field | 172 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Payne University | Brownwood | TX | 1928 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 28.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1938 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |