Mitch Garver
Born: 1/15/1991 in Albuquerque, NM, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-08-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Mitchell Lyn Garver
Biography
Mitch Garver is a professional baseball player born in 1991, who has made a significant mark in Major League Baseball since his debut on August 19, 2017. Primarily playing as a position player, Garver is known for his powerful hitting and strong presence behind the plate. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 565 games, accumulating 422 hits, 97 home runs, and 279 RBIs. With a batting average of .236, Garver showcases the potential for power hitting, particularly in an era where offensive production is highly valued.
Garver's career has been characterized by his ability to contribute to his team's success both offensively and defensively. As he continues his active career, his role as a versatile catcher and hitter remains critical in the evolving landscape of baseball, where players are increasingly relied upon for dual contributions. With his ongoing impact on the game, Mitch Garver is poised to further enhance his legacy in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 565 | 1789 | 255 | 422 | 87 | 6 | 97 | 279 | 2 | 234 | 550 | 0.236 | 0.330 | 0.454 | 0.784 | 2698.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MIN | AL | 23 | 46 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0.196 | -132.0 |
| 2018 | MIN | AL | 103 | 302 | 38 | 81 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 45 | 0 | 29 | 72 | 0.268 | 190.3 |
| 2019 | MIN | AL | 93 | 311 | 70 | 85 | 16 | 1 | 31 | 67 | 0 | 41 | 87 | 0.273 | 1884.1 |
| 2020 | MIN | AL | 23 | 72 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 37 | 0.167 | -381.2 |
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 68 | 207 | 29 | 53 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 34 | 1 | 31 | 71 | 0.256 | 781.2 |
| 2022 | TEX | AL | 54 | 188 | 23 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 23 | 53 | 0.207 | -20.8 |
| 2023 | TEX | AL | 87 | 296 | 45 | 80 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 50 | 0 | 44 | 82 | 0.270 | 1143.8 |
| 2024 | SEA | AL | 114 | 367 | 37 | 63 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 51 | 0 | 53 | 133 | 0.172 | -767.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 57 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 0.228 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALCS | TEX | 4 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 |
| 2023 | ALDS1 | TEX | 2 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 |
| 2023 | WS | TEX | 5 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.105 |
| 2020 | ALWC3 | MIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2019 | ALDS2 | MIN | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.167 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| C | 329 | 288 | 2476 | 110 | 15 | 13 |
| OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MIN | C | 13 | 4 | 54 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIN | 1B | 3 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | MIN | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIN | C | 86 | 75 | 617 | 34 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 | MIN | 1B | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | MIN | C | 82 | 73 | 690 | 29 | 6 | 4 |
| 2019 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MIN | C | 22 | 19 | 173 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIN | C | 59 | 53 | 426 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | MIN | 1B | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | TEX | C | 14 | 14 | 119 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | TEX | C | 28 | 27 | 214 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | SEA | C | 25 | 23 | 183 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 329 |
| First Base | 15 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 194 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Silver Slugger | C |