Rich Garces, baseball player, 1990-2002

Rich Garces

Born: 5/18/1971 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1990-09-18 | Final Game: 2002-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Richard Aron Garces

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Biography

Rich Garces, born in 1971, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1990 to 2002. Known for his unique delivery and effective off-speed pitches, Garces made a significant impact in the bullpen for several teams, most notably the Boston Red Sox, where he became a fan favorite. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 23-10, showcasing his ability to win games and maintain a solid presence on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.74, reflecting his capability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing hitters. Garces recorded a total of 296 strikeouts and achieved 7 saves, underscoring his versatility as both a starter and a reliever during his tenure in the league. His playing style was characterized by a mix of power and finesse, which allowed him to navigate through challenging lineups during an era when pitching was increasingly scrutinized for performance-enhancing substances. After his retirement in 2002, Garces remained a beloved figure in baseball, remembered for his contributions to the game and his distinctive presence on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 10 287 0 0 0 7 341.3 290 142 32 164 296 3.74 0

Career ERA 3.74 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 15.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1990 MIN AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 5.7 4 1 4 1 1.59 — 0.0
1993 MIN AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 4 0 2 3 0.00 — 0.0
1995 CHC NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 11.0 11 4 3 6 3.27 4.45 (+26%) -
1995 MIA NL 0 2 11 0 0 0 0 13.3 14 8 8 16 5.40 4.45 (-21%) -
1996 BOS AL 3 2 37 0 0 0 0 44.0 42 24 33 55 4.91 4.61 (-6%) 235.4
1997 BOS AL 0 1 12 0 0 0 0 13.7 14 7 9 12 4.61 4.39 (-5%) -363.6
1998 BOS AL 1 1 30 0 0 0 1 46.0 36 17 27 34 3.33 4.43 (+25%) -947.5
1999 BOS AL 5 1 30 0 0 0 2 40.7 25 7 18 33 1.55 4.71 (+67%) 1588.9
2000 BOS AL 8 1 64 0 0 0 1 74.7 64 27 23 69 3.25 4.77 (+32%) 2465.0
2001 BOS AL 6 1 62 0 0 0 1 67.0 55 29 25 51 3.90 4.42 (+12%) 726.9
2002 BOS AL 0 1 26 0 0 0 0 21.3 21 18 12 16 7.59 4.28 (-77%) -927.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
287 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1990 MIN AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 MIN AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 CHC NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIA NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 BOS AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 BOS AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 BOS AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 BOS AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 BOS AL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 BOS AL 62 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 BOS AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1999 ALCS BOS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1999 ALDS1 BOS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 4 0 0 5.3 5 5 4 4 8.44

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1999 ALCS BOS 0 0 2 0 0 3.0 3 4 1 2 12.00
1999 ALDS1 BOS 1 0 2 0 0 2.3 2 1 3 2 3.86

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 287 0 23 45 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 MIN P 5 0 0 1 0 0
1993 MIN P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1995 CHN P 7 0 1 1 0 0
1995 FLO P 11 0 1 0 0 0
1996 BOS P 37 0 1 8 1 2
1997 BOS P 12 0 1 2 0 0
1998 BOS P 30 0 2 5 0 0
1999 BOS P 30 0 5 6 0 0
2000 BOS P 64 0 5 6 0 0
2001 BOS P 62 0 7 11 0 2
2002 BOS P 26 0 0 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 287

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 BOS AL $2,200,000
2001 BOS AL $1,375,000
2000 BOS AL $610,000
1999 BOS AL $300,000
1998 BOS AL $190,000
1997 BOS AL $172,000
1996 BOS AL $132,500
1995 CHN NL $109,000
1993 MIN AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $5,197,500