Garcia Massingale
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Garcia Massingale was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Monarchs. In 7 career games, he hit .111 with 1 hits. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- Died
- 11/28/1990 in Seattle, WA, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | .111 | .111 | .222 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.
Career OBP .111 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 66.1% below league average.
Career SLG .111 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 68.8% below league average.
Career OPS .222 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 67.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | KCM | NAL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | KCM | NAL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | KCM | NAL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-07-20 | KCM | BIR | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-06-19 | KCM | CIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-30 | KCM | CAG | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Garcia Massingale
- Was Garcia Massingale a pitcher?
- No. Garcia Massingale was a position player (Catcher), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Garcia Massingale hit?
- Garcia Massingale hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Garcia Massingale's career batting average?
- Garcia Massingale batted .111 over his career, with 1 hits in 9 at bats.
- What was Garcia Massingale's career ERA?
- Garcia Massingale finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 1-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Garcia Massingale in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Garcia Massingale has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Garcia Massingale play for?
- Garcia Massingale played for the Kansas City Monarchs.