Adrian Garrett
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966-1976)
Adrian Garrett was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1976 for 4 teams, including the Atlanta Braves, a span of 11 seasons. In 163 career games, he hit .185 with 51 hits, 11 home runs, and 37 RBI.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- Died
- 4/22/2021 in Kyle, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1966-04-13
- Last Game
- 1976-07-11
Full name: Henry Adrian Garrett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 276 | 30 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 37 | 4 | 31 | 87 | .185 | .263 | .333 | .596 | -109 |
Career AVG .185 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career OPS .596 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 13.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | ATL | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 14 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CHN | NL | 36 | 54 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 18 | .222 | .256 (-14%) | .325 (-18%) | .378 (+3%) | .703 (-7%) | -84.2 |
| 1974 | CHN | NL | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CHN | NL | 16 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CAL | AL | 37 | 107 | 17 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 28 | .262 | .257 (+2%) | .327 (+5%) | .374 (+27%) | .701 (+17%) | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CAL | AL | 29 | 48 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | .125 | — | — | — | — | -321.3 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 163 | 276 | 30 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 37 | 4 | 31 | 87 | .185 | — | — | — | — | -406 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (163 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 144 | 19 | 28 | 6 | 17 | .194 |
| Away | 78 | 132 | 11 | 23 | 5 | 20 | .174 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-07-11 | LAA | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-07-10 | LAA | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1976-07-09 | LAA | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-06-27 | LAA | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-06-23 | LAA | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-06-20 | LAA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-06-18 | LAA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-06-14 | LAA | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-06-12 | LAA | DET | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-06-06 | LAA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 16 | 13 | 107 | 12 | 0 | 15 |
| C | 25 | 7 | 64 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| OF | 18 | 11 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | ATL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | OAK | OF | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | OAK | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CHN | C | 6 | 4 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | CHN | OF | 7 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHN | C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CHN | 1B | 4 | 3 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1975 | CAL | 1B | 10 | 10 | 77 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| 1975 | CAL | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CAL | OF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | CAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | CAL | C | 15 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 24 |
| First Base | 16 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 27 |
Adrian Garrett: the record in brief
According to the bio, Adrian Garrett debuted on April 13, 1966 and played a final game on July 11, 1976. Garrett played for the Atlanta Braves (1966), the Chicago Cubs (1970 through 1975), the Oakland Athletics (1971 to 1972), and the California Angels (1975 through 1976). Garrett, born on January 3, 1943, in Brooksville, FL, USA, is listed as a designated hitter and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Garrett's listed size is 6'3" and 185 pounds. Garrett's death is recorded on April 22, 2021, in Kyle, TX, USA. Adrian Garrett was the playing name; the full given name is Henry Adrian.
The batting record for Garrett: 163 games, 51 hits in 276 at bats, and a .185 average; the totals also include 11 home runs and 37 RBI. Garrett's career OPS of .596 combines a .263 on-base mark with .333 slugging. Garrett's .185 average ran 27.0% below the .253 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 28 hits of 1975. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .262 in 1975, 2% above that year's league mark of .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Adrian Garrett
- What years did Adrian Garrett play?
- Adrian Garrett played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1976.
- Was Adrian Garrett a pitcher?
- No. Adrian Garrett was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Adrian Garrett hit?
- Adrian Garrett hit 11 career home runs with 51 hits.
- What teams did Adrian Garrett play for?
- Adrian Garrett played for 4 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1966), the Chicago Cubs (1970, 1973–1975), the Oakland Athletics (1971–1972), and the California Angels (1975–1976).
- What were Adrian Garrett's career stats?
- In 163 games, Adrian Garrett had 51 hits, 11 home runs, 37 RBI, 30 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .185 batting average.
- What position did Adrian Garrett play?
- Adrian Garrett played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Adrian Garrett and how much did he weigh?
- Adrian Garrett was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Adrian Garrett hit each season?
- Adrian Garrett's home runs by season: 0 in 1966, 0 in 1970, 1 in 1971, 0 in 1972, 3 in 1973, 0 in 1974, 7 in 1975, and 0 in 1976. His most in one season was 7, in 1975.
- What was Adrian Garrett's career batting average?
- Adrian Garrett batted .185 over his career, with 51 hits in 276 at bats.
- How many RBI did Adrian Garrett have?
- Adrian Garrett drove in 37 runs in his career.
- Is Adrian Garrett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Adrian Garrett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.